INTERNSHIP
The Organization: The Fund for Public Schools (The Fund) is an
independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works closely with the New York City Department
of Education (DOE) to raise private funding and create partnerships with
businesses and philanthropic organizations to support public education in New
York City. In the past decade, The Fund has raised more than $425 million from
foundations, businesses, and individuals to support the DOE’s priority
initiatives and the city’s public schools. Private funding enables the DOE to
pilot innovative projects; accelerate promising, outcome-driven initiatives for
improving student achievement; and respond quickly and strategically to
emerging needs across the school system.
The DOE’s privately
supported initiatives span a robust portfolio of education programs, from those
that focus on district-level policy and system-wide infrastructure to those
that focus on teaching and learning at the classroom level.
Fund staff liaise
between DOE leadership and donors so that the DOE can focus on implementing its
programs, and donors have a one-stop point of contact to learn about the city’s
educational priorities and how private funding can best support them.
The Position:
The Fund for Public Schools is seeking a current or recent graduate of a Library Science Master’s degree or non-profit management program for a special internship opportunity. The ideal candidate is interested in learning about the fundraising process, including working with a donor database and prospect research resources. The intern will gain experience with data entry, building queries and reports, and researching prospective and current donors using a variety of online resources. Other tasks will also be assigned, as needed. Training will be provided.
The Fund for Public Schools is seeking a current or recent graduate of a Library Science Master’s degree or non-profit management program for a special internship opportunity. The ideal candidate is interested in learning about the fundraising process, including working with a donor database and prospect research resources. The intern will gain experience with data entry, building queries and reports, and researching prospective and current donors using a variety of online resources. Other tasks will also be assigned, as needed. Training will be provided.
The intern is available approximately 3 days per
week for at least a 3-6 month duration and will receive either graduate school
credit or hourly payment. The weekly schedule is flexible and can be determined
upon hire.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with data and
learning new skills for professional development. He/she is detail-oriented,
proactive, and thorough with assignments.
Applicants may submit their resume and brief letter of interest to
Maria Christodoulou at mchristodoulou3@schools.nyc.gov by March 31, 2016. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis
for an immediate starting date.
