Administrative and Development Internship

Overview of responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Development Coordinator
• Assist with entering donations and membership fees into donor database and prepare donor tax letters/membership materials
• Carry out administrative tasks related to development initiatives including event mailings, annual fund letters, donor acknowledgement letters, and more
• Identify new funding opportunities and gather materials needed for grant applications
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Provide general support to the Development Manager
• Assist with occasional special fundraising evening events as needed (typically once a month)
• Interact with staff, board members, volunteers, interns, donors, curators, artists, lenders, vendors, museum visitors, and other constituents through written and verbal communication on a regular basis

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Previous grant writing, fundraising, or development internship/volunteer experience preferred
• PC skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word)
• Experience using donor management software helpful
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Detail-oriented
• High level of professionalism