Work Hours: 10-15 hours per week, flexible schedule within LICI hours of operation (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday); some evening/weekends required based on events.
Location: Franklin County.
Supervisor: Executive Director

Job Description: LICI is a community-based resource organization whose mission is to promote and empower Liberian cultural pride, advance social and economic development toward building a safer, thriving community.
The LICI Operations Intern aids in all aspects of LICI’s administrative activities and will gain insight into the broad range of tasks that support the management the organization. The Intern will assist in activities related to volunteer management, fundraising activities, community engagement, data entry and reporting, and direct service and advocacy of LICI mission. The Intern will also shadow and be mentored by LICI Administrative Team members at community meetings and events to learn more about coordinated community response and local resources.

ESSENTIAL TASK

1.Financial Development:

  • Research corporate and private giving prospects
  • Support grant writing efforts.
  • Assist with gift processing and data entry related to fundraising
  • Coordinate Municipal Campaign solicitations
  • Assist in volunteer/intern recruitment efforts and maintenance of volunteer personnel files

2.Community Engagement:

  • Serve on and assist with facilitation of relevant event planning committees
  • Assist in the development of promotional materials, direct marketing, press releases, and social media.
  • Assist in the development of awareness materials regarding community resources and events.
  • Assist with data entry related to volunteer programs

3.Other Administrative Support

  • Support Executive Director and other executive team as needed, including but not limited to, filing, answering phones and emails, client support, donation acceptance, data collection and special projects.

LICI ACTIVITIES:

• Attend Internship Meetings
• Demonstrate advocacy proficiencies by taking shifts on Safe Voices’ 24-hour Helpline.
• Serve as a representative of LICI in the agency between partners and the community
• Participate in LICI’s events and activities as assigned.
• Assist with general office work, including filing, copying, emails and answering phones.

LICI ACTIVITIES:

• Attend Internship Meetings
• Demonstrate advocacy proficiencies by taking shifts on Safe Voices’ 24-hour Helpline.
• Serve as a representative of LICI in the agency between partners and the community
• Participate in LICI’s events and activities as assigned.
• Assist with general office work, including filing, copying, emails and answering phones.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
• 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license
• Access to reliable transportation with proof of insurance
• Strong computer skills with proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word
& PowerPoint) as well as social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized with an attention to detail
• Willing to learn new skills and take on new tasks
• Committed to LICI’s mission
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Prior office experience a plus but not required
• Ability to accurately document and complete paperwork and assignments by their respective due dates
• Demonstrate ability to be sensitive to, and understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic status, and knowledge of issues faced, of community members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Maintain a positive, friendly & professional work attitude and environment
• Ability to Seek supervision and support from the Director of Development &
Engagement and/or members of the Administrative Team as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Maintain a positive, friendly & professional work attitude and environment
• Ability to Seek supervision and support from Director of Development &
Engagement and/or members of the Administrative Team as needed
Compensation:($12-15) ?