Intern

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Under the supervision of the development director and with input from other Development Department or executive office staff, use the Candid research platform (specifically the Foundation Center Directory and GuideStar components), various websites, and other sources to research foundations, funding federations, corporations, and funding consortia.
• Under the supervision of the development director and with input from other Development Department or executive office staff, use various sources to research the charitable giving programs or efforts of local businesses, BronxWorks vendors, and corporations.
• Under the supervision of the development director and with input from other Development Department or BronxWorks program service staff, review and analyze data from government agencies, policy institutions, or other sources (i.e., Giving USA and the Chronicle of Philanthropy) that relates to institutional giving.
• Under the supervision of the development director and with input from other Development Department, executive office, or other BronxWorks staff, prepare summaries related to select foundations, funding federations, corporations, or funding consortia based on publicly available information.
• Under the supervision of the development director and with input from the Development Department, executive office, or other BronxWorks staff, compile data from government or other sources to support the preparation of proposals, reports, or inquiry letters to public or private institutional funders
• Assist the Development Department, executive office, or other BronxWorks units with the preparation of proposals, reports, inquiry letters, or other materials to current or prospective funding sources.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate degree with a major in the social sciences, urban affairs, public policy, social work, quantitative analysis, or a related field  
• Solid writing skills, be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Have a working knowledge of the local community. 
• Knowledge of or fluency in a language other than English preferably.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. 
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. 
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. 
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. 
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. 
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.