Intern, Jobs and Economic Development (TBF)

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking a part-time Intern, Jobs and Economic Development to assist the team with administrative tasks, writing, research, and data gathering. The role combines in-person and remote work for approximately 20 hours per week over a three-month period.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong writing and proofreading skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Previous office experience is preferred, and Salesforce knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1 year office experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; ability to work remotely when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Salesforce considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, writing, research, and analytics support to the Jobs and Economic Development team.
• Coordinate meetings, convenings, and events, including scheduling, invitations, preparation, attendance, and notes.
• Retrieve and compile files for proposal review and writing.
• Prepare and proofread materials for advisory boards and other meetings.
• Maintain calendars and schedule appointments for the Senior Program Associate.
• Communicate with applicants, funders, and stakeholders.
• Perform general administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Remote work readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Intern, Jobs and Economic Development (TBF)

Title: Intern, Jobs and Economic Development - Temporary

Department: Program

Reports To: Senior Program Associate, Jobs and Economic Development

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt FTE: .57 FTE

Position Summary:

The candidate is responsible for administrative, writing, research, analysis, and other support for the Jobs and Economic Development team members. This position is a temporary, part-time position for an initial three month period with standard hours of approximately 20 per week both in-person and remotely.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct basic research on grant applicants, nonprofit issues, or other matters pertinent to specific program work;
• Coordinate, in conjunction with other support staff, meetings, convenings, and other events (including coordinating attendee schedules, invitations, meeting preparation and set-up, meeting attendance and note taking, and meeting “take down” and clean-up);
• Retrieve and compile files (historical and data-based) for proposal review and writing;
• Prepare and proofread written material for advisory boards and other convenings;
• Maintain current calendars and book appointments for Senior Program Associate;
• Contact applicants, funders and other stakeholders;
• Perform recordkeeping, contact management, photocopying, faxing and other administrative tasks as required; and

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

• High School or GED required; and
• 1 year of experience working in a professional office environment preferred.
• Demonstrated interests related to Community and Economic Development, Nonprofits;
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook;
• Reliable remote work environment including full access to computer, internet, email and a telephone during scheduled hours;
• Outstanding multitasking and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated strong writing and analytical skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills and proficient editing skills;
• Comfort reading basic financial statements;
• Strong verbal and communication skills;
• Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize own workload;
• Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines;
• Participative work style;
• Ability to receive feedback;
• Mature interpersonal style;
• Ability to interact well with a diverse range of people; and
• Knowledge of nonprofit administration and Salesforce a plus.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time;
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time; and
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Diversity candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.