Donor Relations and Stewardship Intern

Interested in learning how a non-profit organization operates? Join our team at the Kansas 4-H Foundation and gain hands-on experience working in a philanthropic organization in the area of donor relations, event planning, and stewardship. 

In this role, you will work with our senior director of development to engage and show appreciation to 4-H donors, volunteers, and youth. You will execute stewardship strategies through gift acknowledgment letters and recognition, assist in coordinating events, such as Emerald Circle, as well as provide support updating and maintaining our donor database. You will collaborate with the development team including frontline fundraising, database management and communications. There will be opportunities to visit Rock Springs Ranch to manage philanthropic recognition and engage donors.

Qualifications:

• Student applicants should be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, systems and processes
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships with others
• Discretion regarding confidential information
• Must be an enthusiastic self-starter with strong multi-tasking skills.
• Availability to start in May 2023
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation
• Preference may be given to individuals who have previously been a 4-H member

Employment Benefits

• Modern, collaborative, and technology savvy office space
• Committed to demonstrating diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do
• Positive and energetic work environment with enjoyable colleagues who frequently bring office snacks
• The world's best cinnamon rolls when visiting Rock Springs Ranch

Application and Interview Process

Email a resume and cover letter to Lindsey Oakes, assistant vice president for development, at lindsey@ks4h.org or call 785-775-0123. After reviewing applications, qualified candidates will be contacted for in-person interviews.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

 

Collingwood Leadership Communications Intern

Interested in learning how a non-profit organization operates? Join our team at the Kansas 4-H Foundation and gain hands-on experience working in a philanthropic organization in areas of communications and public relations. In this role, you will also collaborate with the development team including frontline fundraising, donor relations and volunteer management.

You will work with our director of communications and public relations to tell stories about 4-H donors, volunteers, and youth. You will also coordinate communication pieces around our summer event, Emerald Circle, as well as create and edit impact videos and reports and manage social media campaigns. There will be opportunities to visit Rock Springs Ranch and interact with summer camp staff as we share the 4-H story across the state of Kansas. 

Qualifications

• Student applicants should be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Preferred 4-H experience
• Strong oral and written communications skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships with others
• Good organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks at one time
• Discretion regarding confidential information
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Availability to start in May 2023
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation

Employment Benefits

• Opportunity to extend employment into fall semester
• Modern, collaborative, and technology savvy office space
• Committed to demonstrating diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do
• Positive and energetic work environment with enjoyable colleagues who frequently bring office snacks
• The world's best cinnamon rolls when at Rock Springs Ranch

Application and Interview Process

Email a resume and cover letter to Maria Childs, director of communication and public relations, at maria@ks4h.org or call 785-775-0123. After reviewing applications, qualified candidates will be contacted for in-person interviews.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

Accounting Intern

Interested in learning how a non-profit organization operates? Join our team at the Kansas 4-H Foundation and gain hands-on experience working in a philanthropic organization.. In this role, you will also collaborate with the finance officer, who assists the development team including frontline fundraising, donor relations and volunteer management.

This part-time experience would provide hands-on experience in a variety of projects including account reconciliation, data entry, special reporting, invoicing. 

Qualifications

• Student applicants should be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Preferred 4-H experience
• Strong oral and written communications skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships with others
• Good organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks at one time
• Discretion regarding confidential information
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Availability to start as soon as possible
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation

Employment Benefits

• Opportunity to extend employment into fall semester
• Modern, collaborative, and technology savvy office space
• Committed to demonstrating diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do
• Positive and energetic work environment with enjoyable colleagues who frequently bring office snacks

Application and Interview Process

Email a resume and cover letter to Misty Palmer, finance officer, at misty@ks4h.org or call 785-775-0123. After reviewing applications, qualified candidates will be contacted for in-person interviews.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023