The Organization
With a mission to strengthen communities through philanthropy and leadership, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) is a philanthropic organization serving Berkshire MA, Columbia NY, Northeast Dutchess NY, and Northwest Litchfield CT counties. Known for its strong region-wide philanthropic infrastructure, BTCF manages a growing family of over 550 funds created by generous individuals, families and businesses that together put as much as a million into action each year.
BTCF’s vision is that all residents have the opportunity for economic mobility and a high quality of life. BTCF is a leader within communities and, in addition to grantmaking, provides capacity building, convening and research and evaluation support as well as donor advice, giving options, investment management and back-office strength to transform the communities they serve. Learn more about its strategic priorities.
The Opportunity
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is seeking a File and Data Management Intern for Summer 2023.
The File and Data Management Intern will report to the Tech Operations Manager and work closely with the Operations team, as well as other departments within the organization.
The intern will largely be responsible for file and database management and cleanup. This will include working interdepartmentally to develop a strategic plan for file management and cleanup and also updating the organization’s CRM database.
Qualifications
BTCF seeks an individual who is highly motivated and experienced in file and database management.
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in information technology, computer science, or other related fields.
They must have excellent analytical and organizational skills, with great attention to detail.
This intern will have good technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 and document/file management tools (i.e.: Microsoft Sharepoint, Google Docs).
Strong communication skills are a must. Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications is a plus.
Compensation and Application
The intern will need to be within range of coming in regularly to the foundation office in Sheffield, MA, where employees follow a hybrid work arrangement. The internship will run a full 10 weeks from early June to mid-August. The intern will be required to work 37.5 hours per week and will be compensated $15/hour.
Students interested should apply at Berkshire Interns and submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of relevant coursework. Only students currently enrolled in college or a graduate program may apply.
