Internships with The Family Support Center in Taylorsville, UT

The Family Support Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization providing human services to Salt Lake County residents. Our mission is to Protect Children, Strengthen Families, and Prevent Child Abuse. Our programs include Crisis Nurseries, Counseling Services, In-Home Family Mentoring, Education Classes, LifeStart Village, and Adoption Respite. Thank you for your interest with the Family Support Center

Learn more and APPLY AT https://www.familysupportcenter.org/jobs

Length of Commitment:
5-10 hours per week; 1 semester

Dates Needed:
January 6, 2020 – May 8, 2020

Location of Volunteer Work:
Family Support Center Administration Office
1760 West 4805 South
Taylorsville, UT 84129

Requirements:

18 + years of age
FSC Background Check
TB Test

Grant Writing and Development Intern

The Family Support Center receives funding from a variety of sources including government, corporate donations, private foundations, individual giving, and fundraising events. Grants are paramount for supporting our programs and fulfilling our mission.

Duties:

Work with the fundraising team to locate and write grant proposals
Responsible for creating a calendar of available grants and deadlines
Update fundraising database
Help develop a donor retention program
Write thank you letters to existing donors
Engage in event planning and implementation when applicable

Qualifications:

Excellent writing and research skills
Proficient in basic computer programs: MS Office
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work proactively within a team as well as independently

Fundraising Events and Marketing Intern

The Family Support Center receives funding from a variety of sources including government, corporate donations, private foundations, individual giving and fundraising events. The Family Support Center currently facilitates two fundraising events every year: the Annual Cherish the Child Gala held in September, and a Stroller Walk for Child Abuse Awareness Month held in April.

Duties:

Works with development team and assist with planning and logistics of fundraising events
Research new fundraising opportunities
Assist with events database management
Work closely with the development team to ensure all thank you letters, sponsor letters and tax acknowledgments are completed in a timely manner

Qualifications: