Development Intern - SF

Firm: SPUR
Location:
654 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

Payment: Unpaid
Start Date: Jan 15, 2014
Category: Community Development
Contact: John Means
jmeans@spur.org

Posted: Dec 18, 2013

ABOUT SPUR

SPUR is one of North America’s preeminent urban planning and public policy organizations. Through research, advocacy and public education, SPUR promotes good planning and good government. SPUR is a member-supported nonprofit organization.



COMMITMENT

Weekdays: Monday and Friday (preferrable)

Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco

Hours per week: Flexible, but 14 hours a week preferred

Duration: 3 months minimum

Start Date: mid-January, 2014

Reports to Development Director



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrative Support

Generate confirmations, invoices, thank-you letters, RSVP lists, reports; handle follow-up correspondence

Assist with high-level volunteer event committee meetings and communication

Assemble packets, envelopes, invitations

Event logistics and day-of coordination

Prepare by performing inventory and gathering supplies

Lead volunteers on event day by assigning tasks and providing support

Setup boards, registration, and decorations at events

Other duties as assigned

Communicate with vendors

Handling phone calls and emails

Management of special projects and research opportunities



PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Highly detail-oriented

Interest in cities, public policy and urban issues

Office Skills, preferably knowledge of Word and Excel to mail merge, and database experience

Familiarity with online databases (eTapestry, Salesforce etc.)

Strong communications skills, both verbally and in writing

Copywriting and copyediting experience

Experience with managing multichannel marketing campaigns (social media, print, email) with measured results

Ability to independently manage workflow but also thrive in a team environment

Ability to lead volunteers

Ability to comfortably lift 30 lbs.

BENEFITS

Internships at SPUR are unpaid, however, interns will enjoy SPUR membership benefits, including free admission to all forums and tours and a one-year subscription to SPUR’s magazine, The Urbanist. As a thought leader in urban planning, design and policy, SPUR has been a valuable stepping stone for interns to graduate school and careers in real-estate, architecture, design, and consulting.



CONTACT

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to John Means, Research & Volunteer Coordinator, with the job title in the subject line, at internship@spur.org.