Development & Fundraising Intern - Spice Kitchen Incubator

Please note: This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

In addition to completing this application, interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to VolunteerSLC@Rescue.org with “SKI Development & Fundraising Intern” in the subject line.

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. In the U.S., the IRC resettles approximately 11,000 refugees per year and provides numerous program services to assist the refugee from their arrival through citizenship. The IRC in Salt Lake City opened it office in 1994, and provides resettlement services through extended case management to newly arrived refugees for up to 24-months as well as over twenty different programs to educate and empower refugees.

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: Spice Kitchen Incubator is a culinary incubator program of the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City that assists new Americans and low-to-moderate income individuals plan, launch, and sustain their own food businesses through affordable technical assistance, subsidized commercial kitchen rental, and access to market opportunities. The intern will assist in implementing Spice Kitchen Incubator’s 2022 Development Plan, including community and donor engagement events and activities, fundraisers, communications, and logistics of launching new services and programs.

COMMITMENT: 12-16 weeks starting in January 2022 with option to extend, 15-20 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with planning, marketing, and implementation of Spice Kitchen Incubator donor, supporter, and volunteer events.

• Collect monthly data like participant income, market opportunities, and donor engagement and gifts.

• Work with the Logistics Specialist to implement data collection on program satisfaction, knowledge gain, and needs assessments.

• Work with Retail and Events Specialist to plan and implement cooking classes, focus groups, and similar community events.

• Assist with the organization and planning of 2022 Discover Foods Festival and other fundraising campaigns.

• Create content for social media platforms, monthly newsletters, and general program marketing.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. The intern will gain professional experience in community outreach, donor engagement, public speaking, and some event planning.

2. The intern will gain a deeper understanding of systems relevant to reporting and understanding programmatic data collection and evaluation.

3. The intern will learn skills and knowledge related to program planning and new service implementation.