Page - May 11, 2011
The Greenpeace retention team is responsible for the design and implementation of tests of new fundraising methods and techniques. The goal of the team is to dramatically increase the resources for Greenpeace campaigns by finding new methods and improvements on current methods of fundraising.
Tests are designed by looking at and analyzing data and then designing tests based off perceived location of possible gains. Tests can involve everything from small changes to existing programs to the creation of large new programs. Tests require the ability to navigate through complex sets of data, the completion of repetitive tasks, the creativity to come up with things that have not been thought of before and managing relationships with multiple people in different departments.
Responsibilities:
The Retention Intern will assist and manage the design, creation, implementation and analysis of tests within fundraising. The goal of the position is to discover new methods and improvements to existing programs in order to provide greater resources to Greenpeace campaigns.
Qualifications:
- Self confidence, positive attitude and a willingness to try new things.
- Ability to work as an individual and within small groups.
- Strong skills in math and creative thinking to come up with new and innovative ideas.
- Interest in fundraising for non-profit organizations.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel.
- Commitment to Greenpeace and an interest in environmental advocacy and non-violent direct action.