CBWS Northfield Hospitals + Clinics Foundation Assistant

Job Title: Northfield Hospital Foundation Intern
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus provide the name and address here:
Northfield Hospital 2000 North Ave. Northfield MN 55057
Department Name: Community Based Work Study
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Julie Nikolai Sullivan Executive Director of the Northfield Hospital Clinics Foundation
Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard CBWS Hourly Rate ($15/hr)

IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY POSITIONS.
Students who are unsure if they have a state or federal work award - please contact to find out what type of work award you have.

Position is for the 2026-27 academic year; Fall 2026 start date.

Description of the Position:
Position: Northfield Hospital Foundation Intern
Northfield Hospital Clinics is an independent health care organization providing a wide range of healthcare services to patients throughout the Twin Cities south metro and southern Minnesota for over 115 years. Northfield Hospital Foundation is a newly formed organization that supports the work and mission of Northfield Hospital.

The foundations role is to raise awareness about the good work that Northfield Hospital Clinics does and to support the needs of our patients and staff through
donor gifts. If you are interested in learning more about what it takes to start a small business gain hands-on experience and support a non-profit come join us as our foundation intern. If you are going to college for Marketing Communications Graphic Design Business or have an interest in Event Planning and would like to gain experience youll want to consider this
position!
We are interested in your creativity ideas and your perspective as a young professional.
Examples of what an the foundation assistant could do:
1. Events.
a. Brainstorm ideas
b. Help with event planning and day of event.
c. Create event timelines.
d. Secure vendors.
2. Marketing Help
a. Help with monthly newsletters.
b. Write stories
c. Write social media posts.
3. Database work
a. Data entry.
b. Data clean up.
c. Create invite lists.
d. Assist with Bloomerang database software.
4. Research
a. Research other foundations
b. Research other events.
c. Research donors.
d. Research grants.
5. Writing
a. Letters.
b. Donor stories.
c. Write grant applications.
6. Meetings

a. Attend foundation board meetings.
b. Attend meetings as needed.
7. Budget and expenses.
8. Build community awareness for the foundation.

Qualifications:
Current St. Olaf student
Prefer Business Marketing Communications Graphic Design or interest in event
planning
Skills in Microsoft programs including Word and Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take ownership of projects follow instructions and work independently or with
minimal supervision
Solid attention to detail organizational skills flexibility and customer service
Learns quickly
Ability to interact well with all kinds of people
Schedule/Location: Flexible hybrid schedule. Location would be at Northfield Hospital to begin
with then work a mix of in-person and virtual once skills and work are established.
Hours: 5 - 10 hours a week. This is flexible. We accommodate all school breaks.
Time frame: School year. We would start this person as soon as possible once the school year
starts.
Requirements:
All staff and interns are required to provide health screening information that includes TB
screen and immunization check. Annual flu vaccine is required.
Background check with fingerprints and photo.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.