Minnesota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (MNVOAD) is the association of voluntary agencies and their partners involved in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. MNVOAD works to foster more effective service to people who have, or may in the future be affected by disasters.
Dates: Winter and/or Spring Term 2018
MNVOAD seeks an administrative intern to help manage day to day office and management tasks. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of program support functions while gaining exposure to dozens of nonprofit organizations and emergency management agencies. This internship, although housed within Lutheran Social Service of MN, will support elected MNVOAD leadership from multiple agencies, assisting with administrative tasks, preparing for MNVOAD events, and supporting ongoing multi-agency projects.
Primary Duties:
- Provide office support functions including word processing, filing, and copying
- Update and maintain membership roster and email distribution lists
- Assist with setup and preparation for MNVOAD Board and Membership meetings
- Engage with various project teams comprised of board members, partners, and volunteers
- Conduct supply inventory and reorganization as needed
- Assist in overhaul of MNVOAD website and social media platforms
- Other opportunities that may arise or spark interest
Qualifications/Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Windows)
- An effective communicator, both written and oral
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work occasional nights and weekends preferred
