Job Title: Logistics & Fulfillment Intern
Location: Walhonding, OH (on-site required, remote is not available for this role)
Salary Range: Unpaid Volunteer/Intern
Travel Required: None
Work Hours: 5+ hr/week
About Because I Said I Would:
Because I Said I Would is a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. We are changing lives through Promise Cards, chapters of volunteers, character education in schools, and awareness campaigns with global reach.
About the Role:
As a Speaking Engagement Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and coordinating speaking engagements for Alex Sheen, the founder & CEO of Because I Said I Would. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a renowned motivational speaker and advocate for promises and commitment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for making the world a better place.
The intern may attend weekly staff meetings, regularly scheduled meetings with their supervisor, and bi-weekly meetings with other interns for professional development.
What You Will Do:
- Preparing event supplies for shipment
- Data entry for leads and lead verification. Input contact information in the database
- Assisting with special projects that may include folding, cutting and printing needs
- Packing, weighing, labeling and shipping merchandise and supplies
- Packing Group Orders to be sent out
- Counting promise cards
- Data entry for chapter, speaking engagement, fundraising, newsletter and character education inquiries from events
- Taking inventory of merchandise
- Help organize/distribute incoming shipments to the warehouse
- Delivering/picking up promise cards from groups that help count. Currently, there are two locations in Coshocton County and three in Knox County
- Work with the groups that count promise cards when the visit camp for a few hours
- Keep the Recreation Shed straightened up for incoming guests
- Printing and pressing signs with sublimation
- Preparing letters for bereavement families coming to camp for a stay
- Helping address and send out promise cards when requested
What You’ll Learn/Contribute: Understand the role of shipping, logistics, and fulfillment management in a nonprofit organization (also applicable to for-profit businesses). Develop logistics skills including: Salesforce system management, compassion & empathy practices in business, relationship building, inventory & distribution practices, and database management.
Skills You’ll Need For This Internship:
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a fluctuating climate. Some work will at HQ and some will be in the warehouse with heat in the winter but is still a warehouse. In the summer, there is no AC in the warehouse. The Rec Shed is not heated
- Use of MS office suite – basic Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Candidate must be available for a consistent weekly schedule (schedule can be determined with the Fulfillment Manager)
- Detail oriented with numbers
- Typing speed of 25 words a minute or more
- Previous shipping experience is great, but not required
For more information, check out our website at www.becauseisaidiwould.org