Title: Victory Crew Intern
Reports to the Victory Crew Program Manager and Foundation Staff
Purpose of Position:
The Victory Crew intern will assist the Victory Crew Program Manager and Foundation staff in support of our grassroots fundraising efforts.
About the Position:
The Davis Phinney Foundation’s grassroots fundraising program is the Victory Crew. This unpaid internship is for detail-oriented, self-starters who are eager to gain nonprofit organization experience while being part of some exciting events and a dynamic team. The position provides a unique opportunity to come away with an array of resume-building experience, including event coordination, fundraiser cultivation, and marketing skills in addition to the ins and outs of a nonprofit organization. A commitment of 30 hours a week is required, and there is an opportunity attend fundraising bike rides and other events.
Three internships available: Spring, Summer* and Fall. This position is for 30 hours a week in the Foundation offices and the internship is for college credit only. Housing assistance may be available.
* Summer internship is for 15-20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the Victory Crew’s social media platforms under the Program Manager’s direction
- Develop and cultivate relationships with fundraisers and provide resources
- Research and develop off-season fundraising and sponsorship leads and ideas
- Summer position only: support the event planning and logistical efforts of the Victory Crew Program Manager in the following events:
- Road to Victory Bicycle Classic – June 2 & 3
- USA Pro Cycling Challenge – August 20-26
- Copper Triangle Classic – August 3 & 4
Requirements:
- Social media savvy
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Highly motivated and able to take initiative
- Demonstrated past leadership and achievement
- Strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Strong computer and processing skills, including experience working with: Microsoft Office for Mac: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Fundraising and event planning experience preferred
- An interest in exercise, nonprofits, and event planning preferred
- Required education: HS/GED diploma
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter indicating your interest in the position to Lauren Hunt at lhunt@davisphinneyfoundation.org with the subject “Victory Crew Intern.” Your letter of intent should answer the following questions: Why are you interested in the Victory Crew Internship? What do you hope to accomplish? How will you determine your success as an intern?


