Internship Opportunity Spring, 2015

Development & Special Events Intern

The Organization
The mission of Chaldean and Middle-Eastern Social Services (CMSS) is to help refugee communities
maximize their potential toward a better way of life, as well as to facilitate their acculturation into
American society. To this end, CMSS educates and empowers resettling Chaldean and Middle-Eastern
refugees by providing them with the primary healthcare and social service tools and programs necessary
for comprehensive well-being and success in their new homeland. Founded in August, 2005, CMSS
currently serves more than 21,000 refugees each year through its seamless continuum of primary
medical care and social service assistance in El Cajon.
Intern Responsibilities:
As a community-based nonprofit organization located in El Cajon, CA, CMSS depends upon the dedicated
support of energetic interns and volunteers to fulfill its mission. CMSS continues to rapidly expand its
programs and operations, and is currently seeking a Development and Special Events intern to join its
dynamic team for the spring quarter, 2015. The Intern will:
Serve as Lead Volunteer for CMSS 9th Annual Spring Fundraising Event, to be held on June 4th,
2015
Work alongside the Fundraising Committee of CMSS Board of Directors to recruit event
sponsorships from local businesses and institutions
Solicit in-kind gifts for silent and live auction components of the Fundraising Event
Maintain CMSS central log of donors and partners, including regularly scheduled communications
and outreach
Promote Fundraising Event-related content on CMSS social networking sites
Coordinate post-event follow-up with guests, donors and sponsors
Requirements:
Excellent English speaking and writing communication skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Self-starting initiative; ability to work independently and in a team setting
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Drive, Internet-based research)
Experience working with refugee populations or in the development field a plus
Time Commitment:
10-15 hours/week, flexible schedule
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, however you will gain hands-on experience working with a dynamic team in
a rapidly growing non-profit. CMSS will openly support you with letters of recommendation, skills
training and securing academic internship credit, where applicable.
If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Lars Almquist
CMSS Volunteer Coordinator
lars@c-mss.org
436 S. Magnolia Ave #201 El Cajon, CA 92020 Office: (619) 631-7400 Fax: (619) 631-7402
www.c-mss.org