Nonprofit Operations Intern
Organization:
Culture of Health – Advancing Together (CHAT)
Site Supervisor: Dr. Aisha Siddiqui
Organization Address:
Post Office Box 740631, Houston, TX 77274
Organization Description:
Culture of Health – Advancing Together (CHAT) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to foster the health and well-being of immigrant and refugee communities through the education, arts, advocacy, and access to care.
Primary Function:
The Nonprofit Operations Intern aids in all aspects of CHAT’s administrative activities and will gain insight into the broad range of tasks that support the management of a small non-profit organization. The intern will assist in activities related to volunteer management, fundraising and grant writing, community engagement, data entry and reporting, and direct service and advocacy. The intern will also have the opportunity to shadow CHAT leadership team members at community meetings and events to learn more about coordinated community response and local resources. The Nonprofit Operations Intern may be asked to support community engagement programs by attending community events. All interns are expected to conduct themselves according to the standards expected of all volunteers and staff of CHAT. Interns may be required to pass required background checks.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Development:
Support grant writing efforts, including potential to draft and submit a grant request
Assist with gift processing and data entry related to fundraising
Assist in volunteer/intern recruitment efforts and maintenance of volunteer personnel files
Community Engagement:
Assist in the preparation and facilitation of event planning projects
Assist in the development of promotional materials, social media, and photography
Assist in the development of awareness materials regarding social determinants of health for immigrant and refugee communities
Assist with data entry related to the nonprofit’s programs
Other Administrative Support
Support the CHAT leadership team as needed, including but not limited to, filing, answering phones and emails, staff support, data collection and special projects.
Serve as a representative of the nonprofit and the community, as assigned
Participate in nonprofit events and activities as assigned, including ongoing staff meetings
Preferred qualifications:
Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license
Access to reliable transportation with proof of insurance
Strong computer skills with proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) as well as social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Good communication skills
Highly organized with an attention to detail
Willing to learn new things and take on new tasks
Able to work as a member of a team
Prior office experience a plus but not required
Must be able to pass background checks
Ability to accurately document and complete paperwork and assignments by their respective due dates