Development at Young Storytellers involves both the cultivation of people to support our programs and the raising of funds to ensure their continuity, and this intern will get a close-up look at how to use data to tell an organizational story. They will work with Young Storytellers staff to execute a wide range of tasks, from database uploads to inputting weekly student, donor, and volunteer information, as well as more creative work to execute campaigns for our monthly giving program, Story Club, and providing content and social media support. This intern helps to build out the operations and development side of the organization by keeping all of the information in our custom database up-to-date for our team’s use, and they are excited to help tell the story of our volunteer, donor, and student engagement through data. Young Storytellers LACAC Interns will begin in August 2024, work 400 hours before March 1, 2025.
Strong project management and organization skills; Strong writing skills; The ability to handle sensitive personal information with integrity; Knowledge of or interest in the nonprofit sector, and especially an interest in pursuing a career in fundraising, development, or operations in nonprofit; Previous experience working with a database; Previous experience with mass communication; A willingness to learn and grow.
Young Storytellers sparks creative self-discovery through storytelling. Our programs highlight young people as the center of their own narratives, emphasize that their stories matter, and celebrate their unique voices as the ones telling them. Through a creative storytelling program that engages youth at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, our organization offers a Common Core-aligned, scaling curriculum to address targeted needs in public education. We aim to integrate culturally competent social emotional learning opportunities and social justice standards, and to be centered in anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, so that our students feel respected and comfortable with expressing themselves. Young Storytellers works towards a future where young people experience the impact that their thoughts, feelings, and words can have on the world in which they live.
To apply, please visit https://young-storytellers.breezy.hr/ to fill out an application and select “Development & Database Intern” to apply. Be prepared to upload the following in PDF form: Resume / CV; A brief statement or cover letter that includes why you are interested in working with Young Storytellers and this position in particular.