POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Resourceful Communities Nonprofit Resources Intern

LINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION: Conservation Services/Resourceful Communities Program

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Healthy Communities Coordinator

NUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: None

LOCATION: Chapel Hill, NC or remote in North Carolina

DURATION: Summer 2024 – Dates are flexible. May 15-August 30, 2024. This is a full-time internship lasting 10 weeks, with the intern working no more than 37.5 hours per week.

THE CONSERVATION FUND

The Conservation Fund (“TCF” or the “Fund”) is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the dual mission of protecting America’s most important land, water, and natural resources while also supporting economic growth in communities. Top-ranked for efficiency and effectiveness, we have worked in all 50 states to protect over 8.8 million acres of land since 1985. To learn more about TCF, visit www.conservationfund.org.

ABOUT RESOURCEFUL COMMUNITIES AND THE CONSERVATION FUND: Resourceful Communities, a program of The Conservation Fund, supports a dynamic network of community- and faith-based groups across North Carolina. We help community partners implement the “triple bottom line,” which is focused on environmental stewardship, social justice and community economic development. We provide free-of-charge capacity building, small grants, and access to resources.

We encourage all applicants to visit our websites to learn more about our work: www.resourcefulcommunities.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

We seek an energetic self-starter with knowledge and interest in nonprofit funding and rural community development projects. The Intern must be able to take direction and work independently.

RESPONSIBLITIES & SCOPE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Intern will conduct research to update two websites, our Corporate Giving Guide (https://resourcefulgrower.wixsite.com/givingandgrants) and Try This NC (https://www.trythisnc.org/). These websites are valuable resources that were created in 2018 to share important information on corporate giving opportunities and tried-and-tested healthy living program ideas. This is an opportunity for the Intern to learn about corporate foundation funding, connect with grassroots leaders in rural North Carolina, and develop writing and communication skills.

For the Corporate Giving Guide, the Intern will conduct research on corporate foundation funding available to nonprofits and religious organizations in North Carolina. They will gather pertinent information on each foundation, including funding priorities, geographic target, deadlines, and average grant amounts. They will then update the website with the new information.

For Try This NC, the Intern will update the website by researching and adding new rural health project ideas. Past examples include connecting seniors to nature, starting a community garden network, and hosting free cooking classes. The intern will have the opportunity to meet and interview the leaders of grassroots organizations to learn about their projects and how they implemented them. Through this process, the intern will acquire practical skills in interviewing techniques, synthesizing insights, and developing web content based on their findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of nonprofit structure and funding options
• Research skills.
• Dependability, initiative, and follow-through
• Software Microsoft Office, OneDrive
• Willingness to work cooperatively with a broad range of people and organizations.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking ability
• Ability to work at a desk for prolonged periods of time.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of and experience with issues affecting limited-resource and rural communities and communities of color a plus
• Experience with nonprofits, grassroots community organizations, religious organizations, and/or corporate giving a plus.
• Familiarity with Airtable or similar platforms
• Relevant graduate degree or currently enrolled in relevant graduate program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally travel within North Carolina (optional).

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is $20.00/hour, based on experience. Please note: Salary provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education. The final salary offer will be determined accordingly. This position does not include benefits.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

***Please submit cover letter and resume with application***

Apply at https://www.conservationfund.org/careers

To learn more about The Conservation Fund, visit https://www.conservationfund.org.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, The Conservation Fund encourages you to apply.

The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave status, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. The Fund prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.