POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is seeking a candidate for a 2024 Summer Intern. The internship will run from June 2024-August 2024. The CFNOVA Intern will have the opportunity to work in the various departments of the Community Foundation, including, but not limited to the areas of marketing, grants, fundraising, and research and data.
This is a paid internship that will be supervised by the Vice President of Marketing and Events and the Vice President of Grants and Community Leadership.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing
- Conducting interviews with public officials or grant recipients
- Creating compelling story content for the Community Foundation’s online audiences and platforms, including its website, social media platforms, and e-mail blasts.
- Updating Community Foundation Media and Government Lists for 2024-2025 season.
Grants
- Researching other Community Foundation about funding strategies and focus areas
- Reviewing Grant Follow-Up Reports and assess data
Fundraising
- Supporting institutional knowledge management in the CFNOVA Donor Database
Research and Data:
- Qualitative analysis of interview and other data
- Report development
- Review of literature
Preferred skills/strengths: writing, MS Office and MS Excel, R statistical software, qualitative analysis
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong writing ability that is precise, succinct, and error-free
- Familiarity with basic Excel formulas, charts, and analysis tools—experience in R, SPSS, SAS, or STATA is a plus
- Intellectual Curiosity
- A demonstrated interest in social science, economics, or philanthropy
- A demonstrated interest in research and/or communications/marketing
Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to jobs@cfnova.org.
About the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation has been the premier charitable partner trusted by thousands of generous Northern Virginians for decades. Our mission is to advance equity through philanthropy and community leadership. Comprised of donor advised funds, permanent funds, giving circles, and other charitable endowments, the Community Foundation’s vision is to build a community that works for everyone. Our Community Foundation serves the entire region, including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
LOCATION: Remote / Office in Fairfax, VA
TITLE: Summer Intern
REPORTS TO: Department Senior Staff members
STATUS: Temporary, 24 Hours/Week
TERM: June 1 -August 1
SALARY: $3500