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PART TIME GRANT WRITER

We are a charity serving low-income seniors, children and families in DuPage and Kane Counties . We are seeking an individual who will assist with grant writing for our projects.  The person who fills this position will help with maintaining our current schedule of writing grants to foundations and researching new opportunities. Applicant should have strong writing, communication and computer skills. Accuracy in work is very important. Goal oriented. Enthusiastic, positive thinking, with a desire to make a difference especially for the poor.

Accepting local applications only, no travel or relocation allowance.

Part time 16 hours a week flexible within our office hours of Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m

Salary $11/hour

Call Hester Bury at 630-221-8340 for more information 

Email or fax resume to Hester Bury at hsp@humanitarianservice.org

Fax: 630-221-8371

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Humanitarian Service Project is a not-for-profit organization serving 115 low-income seniors by distributing 5 tons of food each month, 1,200 children with 25 lb. birthday packages and families in DuPage and Kane Counties . At Christmas 2006 we distributed 23 tons of food and 12 tons of toys. Our 15,000 sq.ft center is located in Carol Stream .

We are offering unpaid internships with the Humanitarian Service Project. These internships can be designed to fit the student’s schedule within our regular work hours of Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. We would like but do not require a minimum of 10 - 15 hours a week over a minimum period of 3 months. We are happy to work with students on the Federal Work Study Program.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Interns will assist staff with the following day to day duties, while gaining experience in how a not-for-profit is managed:

·       Interviewing and writing Press Releases for community leaders of organizations that have donated money or goods to HSP.

·       Team work responsible for producing donations of non-perishable food, new toys and books by contacting school and church service groups for donations.

·       Contacting school, church and corporate groups to encourage fund raising for sponsorships.

·       Producing annual reports by interviewing seniors and writing profiles to be sent to sponsors.

·       Research new sources of food and toy donations.

·       Researching and writing grants.

·       Interacting with volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS          

Computer proficiency and attention to detail is paramount. Opportunity to enhance your goal achievement, creative writing, promotion of projects, experience the operation of a local $1m charity, increase skills in persuasiveness, articulation, information gathering and making a difference. Ability to communicate HSP’s goals on the telephone, through personal contact and in writing when connecting with community leaders. Exercising the skill of expressing sympathy when calling seniors for annual reports.  Be prepared to work as part of a group networking with community leaders and groups.

BENEFITS OF AN INTERNSHIP WITH HSP

Exposure to community leaders learning the many challenges of running a not-for-profit, fundraising, requesting donations and coordinating volunteer tasks. Experience networking with community groups and individuals as well as being part of a team effort.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Call Hester Bury, Project Manager at 630-221-8340 or email hsp@humanitarianservice.org

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