Development Internship
Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. —
Dallas, TX
AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. (RST) was founded in 1978 and is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to resettling and providing social services to refugees and other displaced persons. RST resettles refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking from thirty different countries of origin with the majority of clientele currently originating from Burma, Bhutan, Iraq, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eritrea, and Somalia. Refugees are defined as individuals who flee their native countries due to persecution based upon race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group. RSTs mission is to provide quality services guided by principles of human compassion and dignity.
JOB SUMMARY: The Development Intern will assist the Dallas Admin Office in basic development activities such as grant writing, fundraising projects, website development, networking, social media management, community outreach initiatives, and creating marketing materials. Interns must be willing to learn about RST, local operations of the organization, and learn about refugee clients and their cultures. Interns must be sensitive to the cultural and personality differences of clients and be aware of the proper boundaries for interaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research various sources of funding
Prepare grant proposals
Assist with website development
Create marketing materials
Organize fundraising activities
Coordinate networking efforts for community involvement and support
Communicate effectively in person and by telephone
Display sensitivity to cultural differences of refugee clients
Adhere to RST policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy