D’Addario & Company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories in the world. As a US based manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on high automation machinery and innovative technology, as well as our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. Through our D'Addario Foundation we are committed to helping make music education possible and ensuring thousands of children can participate in instrument instruction programs in under-served communities. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on our diverse team of individuals who commit to the embodiment of our core values of curiosity, passion, candor, family and responsibility and translate them into action every day.

We are looking for a Intern to join our D'Addario Foundation team. This position will play a critical role in an instrument inventory project, handling hundreds of musical instruments that will be donated to nonprofit music organizations. He/She/They will also assist with a variety of projects aimed at supporting the organization's grant management, record-keeping, and outreach efforts, gaining hands-on experience in various nonprofit technology systems such as Salesforce (a Customer Relationship Service “CRM”) and WizeHive (a grantmaking platform). 

This is a meaningful opportunity for a student who is interested in nonprofit and social impact, music, and manufacturing.  

This internship is in-person in Farmingdale, New York (located on Long Island). Interns are asked to provide their own transportation. If arriving by Long Island Railroad (LIRR) the Intern may utilize a free D’Addario shuttle service between the Farmingdale LIRR and the D’Addario office. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Organizing and managing a comprehensive inventory of musical instruments 

• Developing an interactive map of D’Addario Foundation grantee sites for display on the organization’s website  

• Assisting with the upload and maintenance of Salesforce records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of both donor and grantee data 

• Creating and updating detailed profiles for grantees in Salesforce, including relevant organizational and contact information 

• Digitizing and cataloging acknowledgement letters received from grantees
• Compiling and maintaining grant histories for current and non-current grantees to ensure historical records are up to date

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; obtained or on track to obtain by close of 2024-25 academic year 

• Individual located in the NYC or Long Island area excited about assisting with the fast growth of a not-for-profit organization 

• Strong organization and time-management skills 

• Strong written communication skills  

• Experience developing electronic content for social media and web 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office/365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) 

• Familiarity with Salesforce or CRMs a plus, but not required 

• Music background a plus, but not required 

The hourly rate for this position will be $20.00 per hour.

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