Company Overview:

The DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation was created to teach children basic financial and economic literacy skills to promote life-long financial health. DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation Inc. (DMFLF), a 501(c)(3) organization is working to close the financial literacy gap in our country and build stronger, financially literate communities — one student, one classroom, one school at a time. DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation created and provides an eight-unit curriculum which includes lessons, activities, and highest quality to schools and teachers at no cost. We have developed a student-centered financial literacy curriculum that is standards-based and provides 60 hours of financial literacy education for high school students. We are presently engaging schools and educators within central New Jersey communities and would appreciate your support in expanding our financial literacy education program for teens and advance our vision of “A Financially FIT America.” The Foundation works closely with educators, opinion makers, business leaders and families to dramatically improve financial literacy and better prepare the next generation for a lifetime of better financial decisions.

Internship Program Requirements/Job Description:

The DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation (DMFLF) offers unpaid internships to current students and recent graduates interested in learning the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Interns will be paired with a Foundation team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest. In order to become an intern, the applicant must:

Be available to work 15–22 hours per week during regular business hours at DMFLF HQ Princeton, NJ.

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer and subject matter competency.

Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small, and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.

Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the DMFLF mission, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor.

Although this in not a paid internship position, interns will gain first-hand, individualistic experience in working in all facets of a non-profit organization, especially within their focus areas. Interns will be able to attend our functions and other events and activities as identified. Interns will participate and become actively involved in the actual operational activities of the organization and will leave this experience with a professional understanding of the non-profit world that will serve them as they proceed professionally. Interns will also leave this experience with a professional reference upon request.

Location of Internship:

DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation

189 Wall Street

Princeton, NJ 08540

Office Number: 609-751-3300

Administration:

Interns will assist the overall office management and coordination which includes customer service, filing, maintain Internship/volunteer postings and Interviews, HR and Time records management using the foundation’s Customer Relationship Management System. Interns will participate in professional development workshops and networking opportunities when offered by the organization. Interns will also be responsible for outreach, editorial tasks, and planning special events or activities (Major Donor Friend Raisers, Gala’s, Financial Literacy Classic). The admin department is divided into two departments: Operations and HR department and so each department will have different responsibilities under the main responsibilities in the Admin department.

Qualifications/Skills:

We prefer to hire only juniors and seniors as well as alumnae who are recently graduated.

Admin- HR Intern

Answering Telephone

Getting Pictures of all the Interns and volunteers, printed, framed

General Office Filing

Assist in Organizing Outreach Events

Tracking Intern Hours on Salsa

Updating Job Listing on a quarterly basis

Communicating scheduling

Scheduling and Attending Workshops

Compensation:

DoughMain Financial Literacy is a 501(c)(3) organization and so we are a mainly volunteer-based organization.

Application details:

We would like a copy of the applicant’s resume as well as a writing sample if the applicant is applying for the Grant Writing/ Research position. For the graphic design position, we would like for the applicant to send us a sample of their work, perhaps something from their portfolio.

Supervisor Contact information:

Robert Church

189 Wall Street

Princeton, NJ 08854

rchurch@doughmainfoundation.org

Office: 609-751-3300

Mobile: 908-240-9694

The positions stays open all year round.