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Operations Intern

Company Name: Downtown Sailing Center
Location: Baltimore, MD
Date Posted: Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Listing Type: Internship
Category: Internship

Job Description

Paid Internship.

The Downtown Sailing Center, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit community sailing center, is seeking two dynamic interns to help with day-to-day operations between May and August. A modest stipend of up to $2000 will be awarded to each intern, but the intern must also provide proof that the internship will be for academic credit. The sailing center is flexible with hours and responsibilities – this internship is all about what you make it!

Job Responsibilities

This intern will learn every aspect of the day-to-day operations of a non-profit organization. From payroll to finances, donations to risk management, this intern will help with the business side of running a non-profit.

Requirements / Skills

This intern must be highly motivated and self-sufficient. A strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Hours are flexible, though we also ask that the intern be available and flexible for events.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement

N/A

Location Requirements

Located at The Baltimore Museum of Industry

About the Company

The Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) is an award winning, nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) community sailing center offering sailing instruction and access to sailing without the cost of private ownership and boat maintenance since 1994. Our mission is to make the joy of sailing accessible to everyone, regardless of age, income, ability, or disability. We offer free or affordable access to quality sailing programs and events and Sailors with Disabilities programs.

We do this by:

* offering the community affordable access to quality sailing programs and events;
* providing education in sailing and water safety skills at all levels for all ages and abilities;
* and sponsoring both recreational and racing opportunities

The DSC’s many sailing programs include junior sailing day and overnight camps, outreach programs for at risk youth and persons with disabilities, adult lessons, open recreational sailing, charters, and racing.

Downtown Sailing Center, where sailing is for everyone.