Development Internship

Position Summary

40 hours, paid internship. Provide administrative and clerical support to the Development department: support and coordinate sponsor activities and special events; communicate with constituents and partners; write letters upon request; perform research on and develop partnerships with local businesses, corporate sponsors, and individual donors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate sponsor activation at events.
• Support Development Team with prospect and donor research.
• On a daily basis, running lists of donors and members attending that evening’s or afternoon’s performance to ensure good cultivation and stewardship.
• Welcoming Patron level+ members to the Patrons’ Terrace & check membership cards to support and encourage this exclusive high level member benefit.
• Assist with coordination of donor events.
• Additional Member and Donor benefit fulfillment, as needed.
• Administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with an interest in development, fundraising, or arts administration.
• Students with prior experience and/or interest in the arts are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented and complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills, reliable transportation, can-do attitude, ability to work nights and weekends.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Prior experience in customer service setting is a plus.