Description:
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated student leaders to participate in Cradles to internship program. As an intern in this program, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our volunteer operations and take on a leadership role overseeing volunteer groups. During every three hour shift in our “Giving Factory,” volunteer groups of 30-100 people work to process the essential goods for children. As a C2C volunteer leader, you will be responsible for educating that group about C2C and managing their volunteer experience at the Giving Factory. Interns will also work closely with the C2C volunteer team to maintain successful warehouse operations and to identify and implement new approaches for improving our volunteer experience.
Beyond hands on work experience, we are committed to ensuring that interns learn about the various components of building a social enterprise. As such, we have designed programs for interns that will focus on social entrepreneurship and the management of a social enterprise. Through structured sessions which will include the CEO and Founder of Cradles to Crayons, Lynn Margherio, interns will have the opportunity to network and learn about the success factors that drive a social enterprise.
As a volunteer leader, you will gain skills in marketing, communication, and leadership and increase your knowledge and exposure to social enterprises. Our hope is that through your internship at C2C, you will learn valuable skills to create lasting change in the world.
Interns are expected to commit to working the full semester (approximately 12 weeks) for an average 10-12 hours per week during the school year sessions (12-15 hours per week during the summer) and responsibilities are likely to include:
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Participate in ongoing orientation/training sessions.
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Serve as a volunteer leader managing 10-25 person volunteer groups for two 3-hour shifts each week (school year sessions) or three 3-hour shifts each week (summer session) based on the volunteer calendar and your weekly schedule
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Analyze and identify opportunities to improve the volunteer experience and the volunteer management process
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Complete specially designed Major Interest Projects focused around your interests in nonprofit management
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Participate in leadership development and networking programs focused on:
o Social entrepreneurship
o Volunteer management/customer service
Minimum Requirements:
Ideal interns should have:
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Strong interest in social entrepreneurship and/or non-profit management
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Excellent public speaking skills
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Positive and friendly attitude
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Initiative and can-do attitude
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Ability to work with diverse groups of people
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Passion for the Cradles to Crayons mission
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The ability to lift up to 30 lbs
To apply, please e-mail resume, cover letter, and application form to Ashley Tarbet, Giving Corps Volunteer Manager, at ashley@cradlestocrayons.org. Applications will be accepted unti April 3.
Application forms can be found on our website at: http://cradlestocrayons.org/boston/college-corps-internships