SEEKING: Intern for Nonprofit Start-up Driving Impact in Baltimore

We are looking for a tech-savvy & professional go-getter to be a part of a start-up with the potential to make significant impact on the city of Baltimore.  Willingness to learn, an aptitude for working under pressure, and a positive attitude are all required. The position will report to the Deputy Director and Executive Director.

ABOUT US
Baltimore Homecoming is an initiative that seeks to build a national network of accomplished Baltimore expat-alumni and reconnect them with Baltimore today, reawakening and deepening personal ties to the city and sparking new partnerships, investments and collaborations.

In our third year, Baltimore Homecoming’’s efforts will focus on the third annual Homecoming conference, which will be held in October 2020. The three-day program will engage roughly 150 out-of-town guests and alumni, showcasing for them the city’s next generation of innovators, artists and activists. 

To get a sense of what Baltimore Homecoming is all about, check out our 2018 Highlight Reel and events photo gallery.

Who’s Involved

Baltimore Homecoming, Inc. was founded by Nate Loewentheil and JM Schapiro. Our Homecoming Host Committee includes dozens of city leaders and notables.  Full list available here: www.baltimorehomecoming.com/involved

Responsibilities include:

• Working directly with the Deputy Director and provide as needed administrative support to the team.
• Assisting in the coordination and support of project plans including alumni research, outreach & recruitment, and constituent management.
• Assisting in the conversion of constituent data into a CRM system.
• Assisting in public engagement initiatives, including coordinating and meeting with community partners.
• Drafting, proofing and preparing invitations, letters and other related materials.
• Social media content development and engagement.
• Providing any other necessary support to directors on ad-hoc projects and events.

What you'll learn:

• How to plan, market and execute a large scale event
• How to do fundraising research and development
• How to build and manage social media campaigns 
• How to work - and make an impact - in a start-up environment
• Effective strategies for compiling and maintaining a large database

Qualifications desired: 

• College student, graduate student or recent graduate 
• Interest/familiarity with the City of Baltimore
• Experience in events, development, member relations, administration or sales
• Experience, familiarity or expertise in donor database management or CRM is a plus
• Willingness & ability to take direction and feedback
• Willingness & ability to work independently and take initiative
• Must be detail oriented and driven

Details

Expected start date: January 2020

Desired length of internship: 10 months (January 2020 - October 2020)

Compensation: Negotiable

Office(s) located at: 

• Brewer Hill’s Hub, 3700 O’Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224
• Continental Realty Corporation, 1427 Clarkview Road, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21209

How to Apply:

To be considered, please send resume, writing sample, recent presentation and 2-4 sentences on why you think you’d be perfect for the opportunity to Deputy Director, Robbin Lee, at robbin@baltimorehomecoming.com

Robbin Lee
UMBC '13
Deputy Director, Baltimore Homecoming
robbin@baltimorehomecoming.com

Do you have an interest in Becoming a Nonprofit Leader or Social Entrepreneur?

Are you ready to intern within a Nonprofit or Social Venture this Spring?

If yes, apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change.  DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Tuesday, 12/10

The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change prepares UMBC students for the rigors and rewards of entrepreneurship and social innovation. This program places highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds in mentored internships to better prepare them to launch nonprofit or social ventures. Students get training and experience to empower them to become the next generation of social entrepreneurs–working largely in the not-for-profit world, developing and delivering innovative solutions to some of our region’s most urgent social problems.

Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500 toward their compensation. In addition to the internship, students engage in projects and activities that further expose them to the social entrepreneurial mindset.

Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a nonprofit/social venture
- Develop a network of contacts in the nonprofit community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework

TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in social entrepreneurship/nonprofit leadership and this intern program.  What has been your entrepreneurial involvement thus far such as coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)?  What type of nonprofit would you like to intern for and why?

Credentials can be submitted via UMBCworks (position 9312364).  If you do not have your resume approved in UMBCworks, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to:
Christine Routzahn
Director
UMBC Career Center, UMBC
routzahn@umbc.edu, 410-455-3671
DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Tuesday, December 10th

Name: Valerie Lee

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: The National Aquarium in Baltimore

Position Title: Aquarist Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biological Sciences

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Summer 2019

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

At the National Aquarium, I was responsible for the day-to-day tasks of maintaining 4 exhibit tanks and several backup tanks. These tasks included taking parameters of all tanks every morning, cleaning tanks, performing water changes, performing backwashes on filters, and preparing diets for my animals. I would also assist with small procedures on animals, such as debridement of a wound on one of the turtles. This is a procedure where essentially I would capture and hold her while the vets cleaned the wound.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I heard from the Career Center that the National Aquarium was looking for UMBC students to hire. So, I had my resume reviewed and learned how to write a cover letter for my application. After doing that, I submitted my application and did a phone interview before being offered a position.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

I loved learning about the animals I was working with and how the systems they lived in functioned. Even the most mundane task was enjoyable for me. I'm actually still there as a volunteer currently and I'm looking at becoming an aquarist post-graduation. I'm about to take a class in the biology department on the physiology of marine animals to gain more insight into marine and estuarine animals to help with my career search.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I helped to maintain the exhibits that hundreds of visitors come to and appreciate every day. By doing this, I know that I was part of the public learning and appreciating our natural world as well as what animals need our help.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Even if it's scary, go for it. I applied to the National Aquarium last summer and I wasn't offered a position, but I still applied this year. Because I took the chance, I was offered the position of a lifetime and a new career focus.

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---!!!Attention UMBC students!!!---

We have one more info session scheduled for students to learn about how to become a tax preparer:

The Commons: Room 332

Thursday, November 21st from 4pm-5pm 

Can't make it? No worries! 

You can either fill out the interest form or email vita@umbc.edu. 

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VITA@UMBC serves the UMBC and local community by preparing and filing income tax returns for low income families.  Volunteers are provided free training and are certified by the IRS to prepare tax returns.  

Learn more about this great opportunity to learn a new skill and to help others by attending the last information session!