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Services

Internships

Development Internship
The Development Intern will assist in efforts to build and maintain financial support from foundations, government, and individual donors. The internship is part-time (minimum 3 days per week) for a period of at least 3 to 4 months. Please note that this is an unpaid internship; however, we will work with students to obtain credit toward their coursework.

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Researching individual and foundation prospects and creating profiles

  • Identifying and researching potential individual donors

  • Drafting invitations, thank you letters, and other donor cultivation materials

  • Drafting and/or editing proposals and grant reports to be sent to foundation donors

  • Assisting with the planning and organizing of donor cultivation opportunities

  • Attending events and meetings and taking notes where required

  • Assist in database maintenance/quality control and record-keeping

  • Other tasks as required to assist with the overall strategy of the development team

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Qualifications

  • Advanced undergraduate or graduate degree student

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Excellent research and analytical skills

  • Excellent organizational, time-management, follow-up, and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a deadline-driven environment

  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Word and Excel), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter , etc.)

  • Grant/proposal writing experience preferred

  • Previous experience in a non-profit environment preferred

 

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample (2 to 3 pages) via email to nervin@acchouston.org. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date.No phone inquiries please.

Events & Communications Internship
The Events & Communications Intern will assist with media-related projects and special events. The internship is part-time (minimum 2 days per week) for a period of at least 3 to 4 months. Please note that this is an unpaid internship; however, we will work with students to obtain credit toward their coursework.

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of planning special events, including cultivating sponsors, advertisement, creation of print and online material, etc.

  • Assist with the writing, formatting and distribution of press releases, monthly e-newsletter, blog posts and website items, etc.

  • Assist with ongoing maintenance of ACC’s website and social media accounts

  • Assist with creation and maintenance of media lists

  • Assist with organization and creation of systems for keeping track of media clippings, photographs and videos

  • Monitor media coverage of ACC; monitor media outlets (newspapers, television, radio) for news and developments regarding immigrant communities (with a special focus on the Arab American community).

  • Assist in database maintenance/quality control and record-keeping

  • Other tasks as required to assist with the overall strategy of the development team

 

Qualifications

  • Advanced undergraduate or graduate degree student

  • Excellent written and oral communication skill

  • Excellent organizational, time-management, follow-up, and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail

  • Excellent research skills

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a deadline driven environment

  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Word and Excel), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter , etc.)

  • Previous event planning experience preferred

  • Previous experience in a non-profit environment preferred

  • Proficiency with graphics programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, and interest/experience in basic coding are pluses.

 

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample (2 to 3 pages) via email to nervin@acchouston.org. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email and the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date.

No phone inquiries please.

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Volunteer

Please contact the ACC office at 832.351.3366 to receive information about volunteering opportunities.

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Community Services 

Cultural Events 

Educational Programs 

Social Activities 

Civic Integration and Awareness 

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More details are coming soon. Please contact us for and we will be more than happy to provide you with an information regarding an of the above mentioned services.

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