Title: Development & Communications Intern or Volunteer
Position Type: Unpaid volunteer position. 10–15 hours per week commitment.
Location: Flexible work environment with hybrid & in-office options; may require in-person interactions based out of Twin Cities Metro Area.
Introduction: Development and Communications (Dev-Comm) Volunteers play a vital role in supporting ILCM’s fundraising and outreach efforts in highlighting our organization’s impact to our immigrant and refugee community as well as inspiring donor and community engagement. This role is flexible and designed to empower volunteers to choose how they contribute, based on their availability and interests.
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to make an impact in the community by enhancing opportunities for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota.
- We believe in harmony with work-life. This role offers flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
- Students may be eligible for academic credit or external funding support; supervisor willing to assist.
- Gain new skills in donor and event engagement, grant writing, and social media management.
- Customized volunteer experiences and flexible scheduling.
- Toolkits, organizing materials, and sample messaging.
- Weekly organizing meetings to share updates and collaborate.
Primary Responsibilities
Donor and Event Support:
- Help draft donor communications such as emails or letters.
- Provide data entry support for donations in our database.
- Assist in creating event materials.
- Collaborate with our Development Coordinator in donor stewardship.
Social Media and Outreach Coordination:
- Create and publish engaging ILCM stories across our social media platforms.
- Monitor presentation requests from community members.
- Prepare outreach materials such as fliers, brochures, and postcards; may include printing, cutting, folding, and other similar office tasks.
- Collaborate with our Communications Manager in creating outreach materials that align with ILCM’s values and core messaging.
Grant Writing:
- Collaborate with our Grants Officer in drafting grant appeals
Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Fluency in English.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Application Submission:
Please send a letter of interest or cover letter and resume to: volunteer@ilcm.org. Open until filled. In your cover letter, please describe:
- Your language proficiency (specify language and level).
- Your interest in immigrant rights, consumer protection, or fraud prevention.
- Your availability and expected length of commitment.
- Any other relevant information.
Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis for an initial screening call and will be offered more information on the rest of the process then.
Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that members of under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
To learn more about ILCM, please visit our website: https://www.ilcm.org/