Thank you for your interest in joining FSD's San Francisco team!

Please note that FSD offers a limited number of San Francisco intern and volunteer placements and we receive far more applications for each position than we can accept. We look for talented students and professionals who can work independently and effectively support FSD's growth. Because we invest significant staff time in making these placements a worthwhile experience for both you and FSD, we require a weekly time commitment of at least 16 hours and a total of 500 hours. Please note that applicants who can dedicate more time to FSD are considered more competitive candidates.

Positions are unpaid. When credit is available through your university, FSD is happy to assist with any reasonable requests related to obtaining credit.

We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis for positions in our Communications/Marketing and Programming Areas.

Communications:

Corporate Engagement | Online Marketing | Public Relations | Graphic Design | Executive Assistant | Corporate Engagement | Grants Research | Grants Administration

Programs:

Spanish - English Translator | University Outreach and Partner Relations

Corporate Engagement Internship

We are seeking a business or nonprofit management student to assist our development team in corporate philanthropy and engagement. Preferred experience: Professional verbal and written communication; web research; creating networks and marketing materials. Start date: May 1, 2012.

Duties include:

1. Sourcing companies presently funding international development and sustainability initiatives
2. Matching FSD’s activities with key funding companies
3. Editing and writing online funding applications

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter directly to David Andrusia at david@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

Online Marketing Internship

We are seeking a business, marketing, or communications student with a special interest in online marketing. Start date: May 1, 2012.

Duties include:

1. Managing SEO programs
2. Deploying social media to gain followers
3. Identifying partners to expand our organization’s reach
4. Posting on allied sites for maximal exposure

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter directly to David Andrusia at david@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

Public Relations Internship

We are seeking a marketing, communications, or public relations student with a special interest in nonprofit communications. Start date: May 1, 2012.

Duties include:

1. Researching press lists for print, broadcast, and electronic media
2. Conceptualizing stories for the above media
3. Writing pitch letters to the press and following up with phone calls
4. Other communications and marketing activities as needed

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter directly to David Andrusia at david@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

Graphic Design Internship

We are seeking a graphic design student for online and print projects. Interest in general philanthropy/nonprofits or sustainability is a plus. Preferred experience: Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, web design/html. Start date: May 1, 2012.

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter directly to David Andrusia at david@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

Executive Assistant Internship

The Executive Assistant Intern will work with the Executive Director on a number of key organizational management projects, including partnership and grant-seeking research, as well as provide logistical support. Preferred experience: Administrative multi-tasking; professional verbal and written communications; online research; grant-seeking research. Start date: June 4, 2012.

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

Grants Research Internship

We are seeking an intern to support the Executive Director in funding prospect research and grant proposal writing. Preferred experience: Funding research; professional verbal and written communication skills. Start date: June 4, 2012.

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

Grants Administration Internship

We are seeking an intern to manage the administrative aspects of the FSD grant process. Qualifications: Experience working in international community development projects; excellent organization and communication skills; attention to detail; written fluency in Spanish is not required but highly desired. Start date: May 1, 2012.

Duties include:

1. Receiving and tracking grant proposals from the field, scheduling grant reviews, drafting and sending funding letters
2. Communicating with field staff and SF office staff to facilitate the grants process
3. Ensuring submission of grant evaluations to the field; tracking project reporting dates
4. Receiving and filing grant contracts and monitoring and evaluation reports

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

FSD Programs Internship

We are seeking an intern to provide general support to the International Programs Team. Preferred experience: Strong written and communication skills; Spanish written and spoken fluency (bi-lingual and bi-cultural individuals are encouraged to apply). Start date: June 4, 2012.

Duties include:

1. Assisting with Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish translations
2. Writing internal biweekly newsletters highlighting updates from the field, reminders from the SF office, and news about International Development
3. Participating in monitoring and evaluation efforts
4. Drafting and editing program materials

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

Spanish - English Translation Internship

The FSD Translation Intern (TI), under the supervision of an International Programs Officer and in collaboration with the entire International Programs Team (IPT), will focus on translating written materials between Spanish and English. The TI plays a key role in supporting a dynamic international development organization through facilitating communications, program coordination, and non-profit organization development.

II. Translation Intern Responsibilities

The Translation Intern will be involved in the following ongoing tasks:

Spanish-English Translation

• Assist FSD staff in translating written documents from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. Documents include powerpoint presentations, grant proposals, brochures, reports, and emails.
• When appropriate, collaborate with the Site Teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of vocabulary and documentation.

Skills: Spanish fluency and excellent writing skills in English and Spanish are required.

Other Duties and Activities

• The intern can expect to be asked to perform other duties as assigned by the International Programs Team.
• Provide relevant and creative feedback to the IPT on improving projects and systems.

III. Expected Outcomes:

• New materials are developed professionally and accurately
• Intern collaborates with IPT enthusiastically and professionally, requesting guidance as necessary to maintain quality of input and output
• Intern projects add value to FSD Programs

IV. Supervision and Guidance: The intern will be trained on FSD philosophy, general tasks, and information specific for their projects. The ITI functions under the direct supervision of a member of the International Programs Team (IPT) and in close coordination and collaboration with other IPT staff and interns. The IPI performs many of the designated job functions with general independence. Performance evaluation is based upon successfully meeting the objectives set out in this description.

V. Desired Qualifications

• Education: University-level training in International Development, International/Regional Studies, Translation or related field; or equal experience.
• Language Proficiency: Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish are required
• Knowledge: Good working knowledge of sustainable development and Latin America.
• Skills and Abilities: See above; familiarity with Microsoft Office, ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal skills.

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

University Outreach and Partner Relations Internship

We are seeking an intern to assist the International Programs staff in identifying and targeting universities (in the U.S. and abroad) whose mission is in tune with FSD’s philosophy. Preferred experience: Strong verbal and written communication skills; creativity; marketing experience a plus. Start date: June 4, 2012.

Duties include:

1. Developing marketing approaches/strategies to establish FSD partnerships
2. Participating in communication between pre-established partners
3. Assisting the Programs staff with other tasks as necessary.

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@fsdinternational.org. Please include the title of the internship position in your email’s subject line.

To Apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, including the dates you will be available. Please name the attachments as follows: "Last-First-Resume" or "Last-First-Coverletter" Also be sure to include the position you are applying for in the first paragraph of your cover letter as well as the subject line of your email.
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