Wednesday, May 23, 2012

P/T Paid Program Internship - Foundation for Early Learning (Seattle, WA)

P/T Paid Program Internship
Foundation for Early Learning, Seattle, WA
Title: Program Intern
Reports to: Program Officer
Stipend: $1,500 per quarter
Duration: June—December 2012/ 140 hours per quarter
The Position:
Foundation for Early Learning is seeking a qualified intern from June—December 2012. The successful candidate will learn about the philanthropic and the nonprofit sectors – specifically project management. The internship will be performed on location at the Foundation’s downtown Seattle office. The intern may be asked to travel to different locations on a limited basis.
This part-time, paid internship will include the following:
● Publication distribution and outreach
● Project and research support
● Data collection and management
● Possibly event management
● Other tasks
The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in public administration, social work administration, nonprofit management, education administration, or a related program. The candidate must pay attention to detail and meet deadlines. S/He must also have excellent communication and customer service skills, both on the phone and in writing.
Candidates should have prior office administration experience, experience with MS Excel and MS Word mail merge function (please detail your experience on your resume and cover letter). Physical requirements include being able to lift boxes weighing 35 lbs and maneuver on stairs. Interest in children’s issues a plus!
Professional references will be checked; please include three references with application materials. *Interns must be enrolled in school to qualify for this internship.
To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume by email (preferred) or physical mail by Friday, June 1, 2012 to:
Erin Okuno, Program Officer
615 Second Avenue, Suite 525 | Seattle, WA 98104
erin@earlylearning.org
Foundation for Early Learning
At Foundation for Early Learning, we believe that by changing the beginning, we can change the whole story. That’s why we support our youngest learners, children birth through age five. Learn more at www.earlylearning.org.