About Candlelighters

Position Title: Marketing and Social Media Intern
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications
Time Commitment: 10-12 hours a week. Remote and in-person activities during a few evenings and weekends throughout the year.
Time Period: July-September
Pay: Unpaid, volunteer position

Position Summary
This position reports to the Director of Marketing and supports the marketing initiatives for Candlelighters For Children With Cancer. The Marketing Intern will gain experience in a variety of marketing and communication roles, including social media platform promotions and engagement, design, storytelling, and the planning and executing of two main campaigns; Golf to Give and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Marketing/Communication Responsibilities
Administrative
● Organization of assets on google drive and Canva
● Help maintain social media calendar, plan calendar around events and campaigns, particularly Golf to Give and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Content creation
● Help to create content to leverage across multiple platforms: social media, website, print, eblasts

Graphic Design
● Create and design both digital and print collateral for Candlelighter activities and events
● Resize / scale existing graphics for multiple formats
● Create simple website and social media posts consistent with brand, photo usage
● Print design and layout
● Organize field incoming Marketing requests and add to spreadsheet
● Constant Contact and HubSpot assistance in email campaigns

Photo and permissions management:
● Collect and organize photos from family activities and CL events
● Post to Flickr if needed
● Track permissions for photos and update xls or Salesforce Social media & Private FB Groups
● Run Golf to Give social media page including scheduled posts and content creation
● Help with postings as needed using Hootsuite
● Check FB org. page and Instagram for comments on posts and respond to community
● Help with family permissions on sharing photos and posts as needed
● Come up with ideas to engage our audience, particularly around Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September
● Create reels and videos

Research & Reporting
● Social media trends and tools effective for small nonprofits
● Website and social media benchmarks and goals
● Understanding of SEO and google analytics is a plus!

Requirements
● Strong written and oral communication skills
● Good eye for design and branding consistency
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs

Social media experience and understanding of, platforms like hootsuite
● Experience with Canva or design software
● Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects
● Must be comfortable working in an office environment and display strong interpersonal skills
● Experience in marketing and communications or a plus

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong communication, marketing and branding skills and a proven ability to be a team player and resourceful. Interest and experience in the nonprofit industry is preferred.

Position Title: Grant Writing Intern
Reports to: Director of Development
Schedule: 10-12 hours a week, in-person, and hybrid, flexible schedule
Time Period: July – December 2023
Pay: Unpaid

Position Summary
This position reports to the Director of Development and works alongside the Executive Director, and the Board President to support the fundraising initiatives for Candlelighters For Children With Cancer.
The Grant Writing Intern will gain experience in a variety of fundamental development roles, including grant and foundation research, grant application process, grant writing and submission, and reporting on funded grants. This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by seasoned non-profit development professionals, including a leading expert and current board president with tremendous depth and experience in foundation grant writing and fundraising.

Responsibilities
● Study and understand the mission, history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.
● Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations and other non-government agencies.
● Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
● Submit proposals to grant coordinators for approval.
● Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
● Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
● Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities. Requirements
● Strong written and oral communication skills
● Strong organization and research skills
● Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects
● Must be comfortable working in an office environment with use of shared online tools and databases

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and research skills and a proven ability to be, independent and self-motivated and resourceful. Interest and experience in the nonprofit industry or government agency is preferred.

Position Title: Co-Chapter Volunteer
Reports to: Various Candlelighter Staff including the Program Coordinator, Executive Director and Business Operations Administrator.
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours a month: Remote and in-person activities during a few evenings and weekends throughout the year.
Pay: Unpaid, volunteer position

Position Description:
Chapter Volunteers at Candlelighters play a critical role in executing our events and programs within chapter regions throughout Oregon and SW Washington. This position provides a great opportunity to learn first hand the work that goes into the services provided to families at Candlelighters and an opportunity to gain valuable skills and experiences along the way.

Specific Responsibilities
In partnership with Candlelighter staff and current Central Oregon Chapter Volunteer, prepare and lead community engagement activities and programs
In partnership with Candlelighter staff and current Central Oregon Chapter Volunteer, Coordinate and Schedule Candlelighter events within the community
Assist with event preparation and stewardship of local supporters
Table at community events
Assist other staff members with any miscellaneous tasks
Attend monthly chapter volunteer calls, meetings and trainings

REQUIREMENTS
Passion for Candlelighters for Children With Cancer mission.
Strong community building skills with sensitivity to families lived-experiences
Discretion in handling confidential information; tactful and diplomatic in dealing with others.
Strong fiscal management and organizational skills and the ability to work within and help improve systems and processes.
Interest and excitement in fundraising initiatives that support the mission of Candlelighters
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation and in line with our values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to read information from printed sources and computer screens.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION
This role may require travel within the community. Access to motor vehicle, current Driver’s License, insurance, and the ability to drive locally is required. Hours and schedule may vary depending on event
requirements. All finalists must pass a criminal background check, prior to employment with Candlelighters For Children With Cancer.

ABOUT CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
Founded in 1977, Candlelighters For Children With Cancer supports the whole family when a child is diagnosed with cancer. Programs include emergency financial assistance to families devastated from the expenses associated with treatment, warm meals for families at Doernbecher and Randall Children’s hospitals, and a 24/7 food pantry at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. In addition, we offer monthly family activities, scholarships, bereavement support, educational groups/mental health and wellness workshops, funeral fund assistance, and a range of other activities free of charge. Our statewide chapters offer family support services throughout Oregon.

POSITION TITLE Administrative Assistant

REPORTS TO Executive Director

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Part-time, non-exempt, up to 20 hours a week. Monday-Friday and occasional weekend and evening work hours.

WORK SCHEDULE Hybrid work schedule

POSITION SUMMARY
The core function of the position is to provide administrative support so that the organization can run smoothly. Job duties include, but are not limited to, office management, donor and volunteer database management, assistance with accounts receivable and payable processing, event planning and donor outreach, assistance with program coordination, community outreach efforts, and other duties as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks at the same time
Commitment to achieving goals through collaboration and teamwork
Successful experience in responding to and working with multiple stakeholders
Mastery of Microsoft Office/Google Docs/Google Forms
Experience with CRM platforms, including, but not limited to Salesforce and Constant Contact

QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required
At least one to two years of administrative experience in a non-profit setting is desired, but not required.
Applicant must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION
This role requires travel within the community. Access to a motor vehicle, current Driver’s License, insurance, and the ability to drive locally is required. Hours and schedule may vary depending on event requirements.
All finalists must pass a criminal background check, prior to employment with Candlelighters For Children With Cancer.

COMPENSATION
This position is for up to 20 hours a week and will be compensated $22-$23.50 per hour (commensurate with experience).

Candlelighters for Children with Cancer does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, status as a veteran or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, or any other classification protected under state or federal law. Candlelighters is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more about Candlelighters For Children With Cancer at www.CandlelightersOregon.org.

Application Instructions:
Email resume and cover letter to: info@candlelightersoregon.org

Nicole Ek

Programs Director

Daniela Meltzer

Executive Director

Angela Griffin-Meyers

Director of Marketing & Communications

Salena Griffith

Community Engagement Coordinator

Melissa Rose

Past President

Jeffrey K. Yandle

Board President

Jackie Costello

J.D. Godfrey

Steve Drew

Amanda Garcia

Mary Holt

Alan Hungate

Board Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair

Liz Kraus, JD

Secretary

Jason Frankel

Jim Stumpf

Dr. Linda Stork

Zabyn Towner