The Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation (FIERF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Operating as a “supporting organization” to the Forging Industry Association (FIA), the Foundation’s Mission is to support the forging industry through technology development and education. FIERF builds our future workforce by promoting our industry, awarding scholarships, identifying, and sharing employment opportunities and encouraging participation in forging research and projects. For more information about FIERF, please visit www.fierf.org.
Forging Industry Association is a trade association representing forging producers and suppliers in North America. Our Mission is to improve member’s global competitiveness. We accomplish our mission through such means as advocacy, industry benchmarking, global networking, technological development and world class training and education. For more information about FIA, please visit www.forging.org.
In this role, the Fundraising & Workforce Development Intern will gain experience in prospecting new donors and community fundraisers, project management, and supporting workforce development initiatives. The Fundraising & Workforce Development Intern will support the Forging Foundation’s mission to engage academia and industry in meaningful partnerships to attract students to careers in the forging supply chain.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with planning and execution of special events and activities
Coordinate workforce opportunities for companies and schools
Assist with donor communications and fundraising campaigns
Donor database management using FIA’s CRM platform
Draft correspondence, reports, proposals and donor appeals
Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed
Conduct research on potential donors, strategic partners, and schools
Qualifications:
Interest in learning about the fundraising and workforce development side of a non-profit
Experience with Microsoft Office computer programs
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong writing skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills and able to succeed in a team environment
Position Details:
$20/hour (20-30 hours per week) with start/end dates mutually agreed upon
The Forging Industry Association (FIA) comprises more than 200 North American metal forging producers, suppliers and service providers. Its members account for more than 75 percent of custom forging volume produced annually in North America. FIA, along with its predecessor organizations, has served the forging industry since 1913.