Organization: PAL Canada (Performing Arts Lodges Canada)
Application Deadline: Friday, June 8, 2012
Website: http://www.palcanada.org
Position: Development Intern
Term: 3-4 months (flexible with possibility of extension)
Location: Toronto, ON
Salary: Unpaid Internship
Start Date: Monday, June 18, 2012
Position Description
PAL Canada, the umbrella organization that links seven PAL Chapters across the country providing assistance to older, disabled or needy members and associates of Canada’s Performing Arts Community, in the areas of health, well-being and affordable accommodation, is looking for an energetic and exceptionally motivated individual to fill this exciting internship opportunity.
Working alongside the Executive Director and in consultation with the Chair of the Board’s Fund Development Committee the Development Intern will gain professional experience in the development, planning, organizing and execution of fund development projects and campaigns. Specific initiatives include: grant writing, creation of sponsorship packages, donor acquisition and renewal, fundraising event coordination, and database management. Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: administrative work including research, copy writing, and acting as liaison between PAL Chapters.
Please note that this is an unpaid experiential opportunity.
PAL Canada internships offer immense opportunities for professional growth and development. Throughout their residency, interns receive:
- Professional development in their selected field through hands-on experience
- Networking opportunities (both local and national)
- Reimbursement for pre-approved out of pocket expenses related to the duties of the Internship
- Access to dedicated mentors within Canada’s theatre community
- Free tickets and other perks depending on span of internship
- Opportunities to give and receive feedback in an educational and supportive setting
- A letter of reference upon Internship completion
Requirements
- Availability of 2-3 days/week as required; (3 – 6 hours daily)
- Current student or recent graduate in fundraising, business, arts management, or other related post-secondary program of study;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to multi-task and work independently;
- Strong initiative and self-motivation;
- Highly developed research skills (both off and online);
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Attention to detail;
- A passion for the performing arts- – Willingness to work occasional evenings
- Interest in PAL Canada’s mission and activities;
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Office experience is an asset
- Familiarity with both Mac and PC platforms is an asset
Additional Information
Please apply with the subject line “Job Application: Development Intern”
Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and two writing samples to Paul Shaw, Executive Director, PAL Canada
Send Submissions To:
e: pshaw@chezpshaw.com
Organization Description
PAL Canada® is the national umbrella organization, linking the seven (at present) PAL Chapters in Halifax, Toronto, Stratford, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Membership in PAL implies a commitment to PAL’s mandate, which is to provide assistance to older, disabled or needy members and associates of Canada’s Performing Arts Community, in the areas of health, well-being and affordable accommodation. http://www.palcanada.org/
