Position: Intern, Fellowships and Grants
AAUW's Fellowships and Grants Department seeks an intern to assist in the development of the AAUW Fellowship and Grant Alumnae Network. The intern will work with staff to help establish programs and tools that will be used to link former AAUW fellows and grant recipients with each other and the larger AAUW Community.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the maintenance and ongoing development of the AAUW Alumnae Exchange, an exclusive online community of former AAUW fellows and grant recipients.
- Conduct outreach to alumnae to determine current professional activities and interests.
- Create stories and profiles for online and print publication, highlighting alumnae accomplishments and professional progress.
- Help plan and implement networking/appreciation events for alumnae and current fellows.
- Work with select alumnae to develop online tools and resources including webinars and webcasts.
- Conduct research to identify new tools and resources that can be used to connect former fellows and grants recipients with each other and the larger AAUW community, as well as promote alumnae accomplishments and success.
- Assist in analyzing data collected from alumnae through online surveys, helping to determine ways to utilize the information collected and measure long-term impact of AAUW's fellowships and grants programs.
- Make updates to alumnae contact information in Raiser's Edge.
Qualifications
- Interest in grantmaking and/or programs that promote equity and education for women.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook) and social networking tools. Knowledge of html and Raiser's Edge preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor; the successful applicant will be comfortable working in an office setting.
- Interest and ability to conduct outreach to alumnae, including telephone interviews.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Time Commitment
The AAUW Fellowships and Grants Department seeks an intern that can work approximately 20-30 hours per week.
