Call for Applications: Public Fellowship with Boys & Girls Club Santa Cruz County, Resource Development Coordinator — 2024-2025
Resource Development Coordinator
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20, 2024
The Humanities Division is excited to announce an experiential learning opportunity for Humanities undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz to work with the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County. Public Fellowships are internships that connect Humanities majors and minors to projects in the community to benefit students and organizations mutually. Students gain practical experience and professional training and learn about positions outside of the university that build on their studies in the Humanities. At the same time, community organizations benefit from students’ assistance and academic expertise.
About Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is to inspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We provide safe places filled with enriching programs and caring adult mentors who foster a sense of belonging and connection to ensure our youth feel supported and valued. Our programs focus on academics, recreation, art, music, career exploration, health/wellness, and character development for youth ages 6-18. Our downtown Santa Cruz, Live Oak, and Scotts Valley Clubhouses are open five days a week after school, on many holidays, and during the summer months when kids need a safe, fun, and positive place to go. In addition, we host summer and holiday day camps and offer a wide range of special interest programs that include art, music, swim lessons, a basketball league, and a surf club.
Position Description: Resource Development Coordinator
To support the Clubhouses and Programs that serve Santa Cruz County youth, our organization relies on revenue from several sources, including contributed income from donors and events.
As a Resource Development Coordinator, a Humanities Experiential Learning Coordinator Intern will have training and insights into operating a public 501c3 not-for-profit community organization. Our fundraising includes annual appeals and general fundraising campaigns, special events, and a capital campaign to support facility updates at the Club.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
- Donor Stewardship & Relationship building (30%) : This includes data entry for donation and event attendance, as well as the production of thank you / tax letters.
- Learn to use MyClubHub, a custom instance of the Salesforce CRM (customer relationship management software) for donor communications.
- Learn about the basics of fundraising campaigns, including Year End Appeals / annual campaigns.
- Marketing and Communications (30%) : Cultivate and manage the Club's presence on social media (primarily Facebook and Instagram), creating a cheerful and youth-centered voice that communicates the impact of our programs.
- Assist with creating digital eBlasts (which reach a subscriber audience of ~6,000) and with bi-annual printed newsletters.
- Event Planning & Support (20%) : The Club's most prominent event is an annual Golf Tournament, which has an audience of ~150 and raises around $75,000. We have sometimes also hosted additional in-person events for donors and community supporters. The Coordinator will support the Development Director in planning and executing these events.
- Introductory grant writing and reporting (20%) : The Club generates grant revenue from various foundation, corporate and governmental sources. The Coordinator will assist with data collection and information gathering to complete and submit written reports on grant-funded projects.
Skills, knowledge, and abilities to be successful in this role
- You are a declared major or minor in a department in the Humanities Division and are in good academic standing. If you are currently proposed, you can declare by the end of the academic year in June 2025. [required]
- Ability to pass a background check that allows work with youth and minors. Boys & Girls Club SCC will cover the expenses of a LiveScan and Background Check [required]
- A willingness to learn and an eagerness to connect authentically with peers and Club supporters. We build relationships to advance our youth and Clubs' best interests and purpose. Friendly and warm, with a customer service mindset - particularly for in-person events and donor outreach (e.g., phone calls).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and Excel) and Google Suite equivalent (GoogleSheets, Google Docs).
- Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook , and a desire to learn more about engagement and business tools for marketing and promotion.
- Ability to learn social media planning platforms, such as SproutSocial and Constant Contact .
- Attention to detail and good spelling/editing skills for written messages, letters, appeals, captions, etc.
- Punctual, responsible, and reliable.
- Access to transportation and a willingness to work in person in a hybrid manner. Some events will occur on weekends and/or evenings - though these are not likely to be more than 2-3 per year.
Internship Term: November 2024–June 2025
Hours: 20 Hours/Week
Compensation: $20/hour
# Positions Available: 1
Location: Hybrid – Downtown Address : 543 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Reports to: Director of Development Andrew Cunningham
How To Apply
Apply by submitting your resume and a short cover letter (no more than one page) answering these questions: Why this job? Why you? Why now?
- REVIEW these resume and cover letter resources to ensure you are a strong candidate!
Once the application window closes on October 20 , there will be a virtual interview process with top candidates.
Please contact Experiential Learning Coordinator Kylie Rachwalski at hum-experiential-learning@ucsc.edu with any questions.
This undergraduate internship is generously supported by The Mellon Foundation.
