March 18, 2016 until position is filled
Chinese American Planning Council
Central Office, 150 Elizabeth St., New York, NY 10012
Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc.’s mission is to serve the Chinese-American, immigrant and low-income communities in New York City by providing services, skills and resources leading to economic self-sufficiency.
As one of the largest Chinese-based social services agencies in the northeastern United States, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) provides culturally sensitive programs for all ages. CPC currently serves over 8,000 people daily through 50+ contracted programs in 33 locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
CPC IS SEEKING A DEVELOPEMENT INTERN
This internship is an opportunity for someone with exceptional analytical and writing skills to learn about the fundraising and development operations of a large nonprofit organization. S/He will work directly with the Development Team on writing, research and evaluation of data – which are assignments and special projects that support the overall mission of the Chinese-American Planning Council. The internship will be located in our Manhattan Chinatown office. The start date, length of internship, and amount of hours per week are flexible, depending on the applicant’s school schedule. The intern will be provided personalized supervision and guidance.
Hours: at least 2/3 days per week
Responsibilities may entail any or all of the following:
• Work with the Development Team on a variety of projects
• Assist with implementation of surveys, and collect and update data
• Research new best practice information affecting the non-profit field, and assist with grant and sponsorship proposals by collecting, synthesizing and analyzing data for projects
• Write up summaries of research
• Edit and write on special projects
• Help with contracts and other forms and information related to the development office if needed
• Prepare for and participate in the Walk-A-Thon
• Attend meetings and represent CPC’s central administration at meetings with various programs and divisions
• Other duties as requested
Qualifications:
- College-level and graduate students.
- Candidates are asked to verify class standing and/or grade point average.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet management; graphic design helpful.
- Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is helpful but not required.
CPC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and national origins.
How to apply:
Please send your resume with a cover letter including a brief explanation of why you are applying for this internship to vchen@cpc-nyc.org (please write “CPC Internship Program –Development Internship Submission” in the subject line). Only completed applications will be reviewed.
For more information about CPC visit their website: https://cpc-nyc.org