Three Dollar Bill Cinema fosters deeper community engagement by showcasing queer film programming, educational experiences, and social dialogue. We provide access to films by, for, and about LGBTQ2+ people and their families and a forum for LGBTQ2+ filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences.

OVERVIEW & IMPACT
The unpaid Development and Events intern position provides learning and professional development opportunities for someone entering the non-profit/development field. This internship works with the Development Manager in the organizing of donors, donations, tracking databases, and event sponsors. Provides event support prior to and during Translations 2021: May 6-9.

INTERNSHIP DATES January 15, 2021 to June 1, 2021

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Development Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
● Donor Database Cleaning
● Assist in Thanking Donor process
● Assist the Development Manager in donor tracking, database organization, and auditing of our database DonorPerfect
● Record and track donor and sponsor lead information
● Maintain donor and department files, including development materials & promotional materials
● Conduct research on potential donors/foundations/grants
● Assist the development manager in planning & promoting events
● Assist with community outreach engaging with local business to obtain sponsorships and donations
● Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Interest in non-profit Development/Fundraising
● Strong computer software skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel, Word, Canva, and databases (experience with DonorPerfect is a plus but not required)
● Ability to take initiative, show good judgement, and manage projects from beginning to end
● Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills and a flexible attitude
● Experience in and keen sense of Customer Service industry

 BENEFITS
● Interact with community members, business managers, and owners in the greater Seattle region
● Gain experience in non-profit development, event management, and volunteer management
● Opportunity to work behind the scenes and experience the largest LGBTQ2+ film festival in the region
● Flexible internship structure: opportunity for flexible hours (part-time or full-time), and/or a tailored plan within the guidelines to meet requirements of your academic program
● Class credit fulfillment
● Valuable fundraising work experience
● One (1) Festival pass for Translations
● One (1) Film Fan Membership
● Written and verbal reference

TO APPLY
Email your resumé with a letter of interest to maddy@threedollarbillcinema.org.
Please indicate Development Intern in the subject line. Position is open until filled.

ABOUT THREE DOLLAR BILL CINEMA

Three Dollar Bill Cinema fosters deeper community engagement by showcasing queer film programming, educational experiences, and social dialogue. We provide access to films by, for, and about LGBTQ2+ people and their families and a forum for LGBTQ2+ filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences.

TRANSLATIONS: SEATTLE TRANSGENDER FILM FESTIVAL Three Dollar Bill Cinema presents this groundbreaking film festival to provide the Pacific Northwest with a venue for films by, for, and about transgender people, encouraging visibility and positive representations of transgender issues. Launched in 2006, Translations is one of only a few transgender film festivals in the world. Three Dollar Bill Cinema is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We welcome and encourage qualified candidates from all national, religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds, from all gender and sexual identities, and persons living with disabilities, to apply to come part of our organization.