Public Health Internship - Fundraising Associate

We are currently seeking up to 4 individuals for our public health internship program related to marketing, outreach, fundraising and program development.

Individual projects will be developed in collaboration with qualified candidates.

We are seeking individuals who are driven and creative and who will bring initiative, new ideas, and diverse expertise to our new and growing NGO. We are committed to providing opportunities for impact and growth and hope that our GEH LAB interns will also participate in our environmental health research programs.

• ​Unpaid​​​
• Academic credit available (e.g. field experience, capstone, and internship)

As an integral part of our public health internship program, the Fundraising Associate will assist GEH LAB in developing and implementing fundraising plans and activities including events, online fundraisers, and donor engagement.

Duties:

• Develop and implement external funding strategy including donor prospects in coordination with GEH LAB team and board
• Research potential funding opportunities
• Create templates for responding quickly and consistently to fundraising opportunities
• Create templates for outreach and donor engagement
• Assist in development and promotion of crowdfunding campaigns
• Organize and manage fundraising events/activities (SDG photo contest etc.)
• Work with outreach coordinator to develop and implement recruitment campaign for research program
• Maintain and build Fundraising and donor spreadsheets
• Provide administrative support to GEH LAB team related to fundraising such as maintaining internal communication channels, calendaring/scheduling around event/activity timelines, preparing board communications

Other related duties:

• Assist in the design and dissemination of GEH LAB brand
• Share content with Social Media, Outreach and Program teams for distribution (e.g. blog posts, social media updates, newsletter articles)
• Provide support in storytelling and communications activities (e.g. write blog posts, provide tips/training to scholars and staff)
• Assist in recruitment and outreach activities and campaigns
• Assist in crowdfunding and other fundraising campaigns of research scholars
• Assist in marketing and business development activities
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge, experience, and/or passion for non-profit fundraising or online crowdsourcing campaigns
• Excellent writing skills required
• Administrative or related marketing experience
• Knowledge of Public and Environmental Health, Sustainable Development Goals and International programs

To apply to our internship program, email a copy of your resume and brief description of your interests and availability to: Heidi West, Director of Programs & Operations at admin@gehlab.org.