Internship Task: Two Different Positions
1. Healthcare Foundation Intern
JOB SUMMARY:
The PSMF is looking to provide opportunities to help young professionals build their career while benefiting the charity and building capacity. Strong candidates possess a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment, a “whatever it takes” attitude, passion for healthcare and interest in the non-profit world. Interns are responsible for supporting staff with current projects as well as develop projects as capacity grows. Interns are proactive members of the team, included in many leadership meetings for exposure on how non-profits work and are constantly working to meet the Foundation’s Goals and Objectives.
PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS
Within the organization, the position has primary working relationships with the Chief Operating Officer, and other members of the team on a project-to-project basis, as well as volunteers of the PSMF. Outside the Foundation staff and core volunteers interns may interact with consultants, key stakeholders and partners.
● Adhere to the mission statement and execute the vision for the Foundation as determined by the Board of Directors
● Ability to be an integral part of an innovative, fast-paced team
● Design, compile and report on metrics as it relates to specific projects and the Strategic Plan of the PSMF.
● Participate and support events, as required
1) Conduct research
2) Help prepare for events, supporting Event staff
3) Schedule meetings/conference calls/video conferencing
4) Follow-through on analytics and reporting after events conclude
● Support marketing projects, as needed:
1) Update website content (via WordPress)
2) Support social media campaigns
3) Work on Vimeo/YouTube which includes uploading, tagging, logging new and existing content
● Performs special projects as requested
● Additional Duties may be presented within the scope of this job description
Requirements:
● Must be Apple literate
● Excellent written and oral communications skills
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Excellent organizational and time-management skills
● Rigorous attention to detail
● Thrives in fast-paced environment
● Self-directed problem solver and accomplished “doer”
● High level of professionalism and integrity
● Ability to work independently
● Independent problem-solving skills
● Prefer student who have passion to improve healthcare and experience working in the non-profit sector
● Prefer graduate student
2. Development Intern
JOB SUMMARY:
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) is seeking an entrepreneurial Development Intern to assist with building and expanding a robust fundraising program. This individual will support efforts to secure philanthropic grants, engage corporate sponsors and build a portfolio of individual donors regionally and nationally. The intern will collaborate with the Director of Development and the PSMF Governance Board, Fundraising Committee and staff across the organization to assist with the development and fundraising activities, including film screenings, email fundraisers, mobile app fundraisers, grant writing, and executing larger events where fundraising is involved. This is a tremendous opportunity for a goal-oriented young professional with a desire to focus on philanthropy and advance his or her career alongside PSMF’s growth.
PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports to the Director of Development. Within the organization, the position works alongside the Director of Development with other key staff across administration, clinical, marketing, and partnerships divisions. Outside the Foundation, the position coordinates with consultants, the Board of Directors, Fundraising Committee, key stakeholders and partners.
● Adhere to the mission statement and execute the vision for the Foundation as determined by the Board of Directors
● Help migrate and manage donor data into Salesforce software
● Assist in drafting and sending out funding requests to potential funders
Requirements:
● The ideal candidate has a creative, entrepreneurial and innovative approach to work.
● The ability to represent PSMF with the utmost professionalism, and strong and engaging communication skills (both written and spoken) are essential.
● Experience working in the non-profit space is beneficial.
● A background in healthcare is a bonus, but not critical.
● Must be Apple literate
● Excellent writing, listening and communication skills
● Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
● Proficiency in the use of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
● In addition to possessing these qualifications, the ideal candidate should be organized and collegial. She/he must be a self-starter with a bias toward execution and possess the ability to be flexible and open to new ideas, as well as the ability to function at peak in a fast-paced environment.
