Full-Time Positions

No full-time positions are available at the moment.

Internships

Development Interns
Apply now for early 2010!

Literacy Interns
The application period for literacy interns is closed. Sign up as a volunteer and stay tuned to the Open Books newsletter for info on applying for the summer term. Thanks!

Marketing Interns
The application period for early 2010 marketing internships is closed. Please check back in April 2010 for future opportunities!

DEVELOPMENT INTERNS

Attention all creative, book-loving, passionate, fun and wonderful people! Looking for an internship where you'll gain valuable skills and contacts, make a difference every day, and only have to make coffee if you personally plan to drink it? Then consider this your invitation to apply as one of our fabulous fundraisers in the field of nonprofit development.

The Development Department is currently considering interns with an interest in learning about various elements of fundraising, including:

• Grant writing and foundation research
• Fundraising event planning and implementation
• Donor database management
• Corporate relations
• Donor stewardship
• Annual fundraising appeals

Development interns will have an opportunity to participate in many of the following activities: creating budgets, writing acknowledgement letters, researching prospects, writing and editing grant proposals and coordinating elements of various fundraising events. Qualifications include: strong writing and communication skills, ability to perform under deadline, superior organizational skills and a passion for making a real impact on our community.

If you are interested in fundraising and a career in the nonprofit sector, we would be thrilled to receive your submission!

*NOTE: Open Books internships are unpaid but in no way unrewarding. You'll enjoy flexible part-time hours, VIP treatment at special events, all the books you can read, all the fun you can stand, and a casual but professional work environment with friendly and appreciative coworkers, students, and partners.

In order to be considered for an Open Books Development Internship, please submit the following:

1) Cover Letter
2) Resume
3) Writing Sample (one of the following):

• A 2-3 page letter of intent to a prospective foundation introducing Open Books and requesting an invitation to submit a full proposal for funding;
  
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• A fundraising event plan including all of the juicy logistics (who, why, how, etc.).  Please include a detailed event budget using Microsoft Excel.

Applications are currently being considered for the winter term, starting in early 2010. If you are working from a trimester schedule, applications will be considered for spring start dates as well. Internships are not exclusive to individuals presently working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.

By email:

dev@open-books.org

By regular mail:

Open Books
Attn: Stacy Shafer Peterson
213 W. Institute Pl.
Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60610