Title: Philanthropy Intern

Department: Philanthropy

Reports to: Philanthropy Coordinator

Locations: Hybrid/39 Broadway

POSITION SUMMARY

The Philanthropy intern works within the Philanthropy department. This department is responsible for raising gifts of $1,000 or more from individuals and family foundations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to support these tasks, this position will:
• Research and develop creative ways to steward Food Bank For NYC’s top donors
• Provide research that will drive donor strategy
• Manage new projects that will raise meals for New Yorkers facing food insecurity
• Complete administrative tasks like database updates to support the Philanthropy team

BENEFITS:
• Gain hands on practical experience working on a dynamic team
• Grow and improve your skills by working at a best in class non-profit organization
• Completion of a project that will impact the work being done at The Food Bank for New York City
• Time with Senior Leadership
• Professional mentorship from seasoned Philanthropy team members
• Gain technical skills with a variety of project management and research tools
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge of food systems, food safety, and food sustainability
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity
• A creative, can-do approach to teamwork and problem solving
• Proficient project management
• Strong attention to detail
• Capable of completing basic donor research or ability to learn basic donor research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to excellent customerservice
• Exceptional listening skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects