STUDENT-FWS- Finger Lakes Toy Library 2526

Overview:

The Finger Lakes Toy Library is seeking a detail-oriented work study student for the 2025-2026 academic year! This exciting opportunity focuses on fundraising marketing and data analysis allowing a student to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications donor engagement and impact reporting while supporting a mission that benefits local children and promotes sustainability.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in nonprofit management marketing fundraising communications data analysis childhood development or community development.

About the Finger Lakes Toy Library:

We are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving quality of life by increasing access to toys supporting play and encouraging a culture of reuse and sharing. Play is invaluable to the development and education of children and we are proud to positively impact our regions children by making high-quality toys accessible to everyone in the community.

Currently we serve nearly 500 member families and have an inventory of over 1800 toys games and addition to lending toys we offer regular community playtime programming across the Finger Lakes region.

Work Study Student Responsibilities:

The work study students duties will center around assisting the Director of Operations and Board of Directors with marketing fundraising and data analysis. The student will manage marketing and communications by creating and scheduling social media content to promote events share impact stories and run campaigns. They will also assist with developing printed materials like flyers and support general outreach efforts. For fundraising and donor engagement the student will conduct research on prospective donors grant opportunities and sponsorship leads. They will assist the Board with overall fundraising efforts including outreach to potential business sponsors and helping with the annual appeal. Finally for data and impact analysis responsibilities will include tracking membership data event attendance and money saved by members. The student will analyze this data to identify growth opportunities measure program impact and prepare summaries or infographics that highlight the Toy Librarys reach.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Applicants should be self-motivated detail-oriented and possess the ability to work independently. Strong writing and communication skills are required along with an interest in nonprofit marketing fundraising or data analytics. Familiarity with tools like Canva Google Suite Excel or Mailchimp is desired. While previous experience in communications fundraising or data analysis is a plus it is not strictly necessary. A commitment of four hours per week is required. Hours are flexible and there is potential for hybrid work.

Pay Rate: 16.50/hour

Hiring Manager: Student Employment ()