Ouelessebougou Alliance is seeking committed, passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the world.
Careers
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Soliciting live and silent auction donations from local and national supporters
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Assist with sponsorships and table sales
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Entering data/donations in auction software Greater Giving
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Assisting with delivery coordination and picking up donations
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Completing donor receipts and thank-you notes, updating donor database
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Helping package gift baskets and creating descriptions, bid-sheets
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Assisting with pricing, print and prepare bid-sheets
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Recruiting, communicating with and managing day-of-event volunteers
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Organizing and overseeing event clean-up
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RELIABLE! Self-directed and committed to completing terms of contract employment and fulfilling all responsibilities to make the event a success
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Able to work in a team environment as well as with little supervision
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Experience working with and managing volunteers
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Fundraising, sales and customer service experience
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Event management and auction experience a plus
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Detail-oriented and deadline driven; strong organizational skills
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills
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Comfortable requesting donations over phone or in-person
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Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and data entry, familiar with Google Drive
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Greater Giving knowledge a plus
- December 9 – 20 (train for 6 – 8 hrs)
- December 21 – January 18 (4 hrs/week from home)
- January 20 – April 23* (12 – 15 hrs/week)
- April 24 (8 hours mandatory)
- April 25 (16 hours mandatory)
- April 27 – May 8 (8hours/week in office)
Internships
AUCTION INTERN
Spring Semester 2019
The Alliance is seeking interns to support our signature fundraising event, the 34th Annual Gala Auction to be held on April 25, 2019 at Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of fundraising, event planning and marketing while working for a great cause.
Description of Job Duties:
- Solicit in-kind donations for silent auction by phone, email and/or in person visits
- Perform detailed data entry on donors, solicitations and auction items
- Arrange for and/or pick-up silent auction items
- Assist with silent auction packaging, creating gift certificates and other event preparations
- Promote event and recognize donors online and through social media channels
- Assist with event coordination, set-up/clean-up, volunteer management and other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for the mission of Ouelessebougou Alliance and humanitarian work
- Comfortable making solicitations, sales and event experience preferred but not required
- Self-motivated and dependable! Committed to finishing projects and requirements of internship
- Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs, Google Docs, data entry, social media, etc.
Location: 525 Ease 4500 South , STE F-115 Millcreek, UT 84107
Salary: Intern will receive a $500 stipend at the completion of the internship. We will also work with students to meet requirements for academic credit.
Schedule: 16 week internship from January 21 – May 9th. Flexible scheduling can be arranged; however, hours must be worked in the office between 9 – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday unless otherwise indicated.
January – March 15 – 20 hours/week
April Extended event hours – some evening and Saturday work
April 24 8 hours ALL DAY (mandatory)
April 25 15 hours ALL DAY (mandatory)
April 27 6 hours (mandatory)
April 28 + 6 hours
Please submit resume to Emily Muir at emily@lifteachother.org