Position: Development, Stewardship and Donor Relations Intern
Supervisor: Emily Padgett
Scholarship Program Coordinator
Term of position: One semester, 10-15 hours per week
Benefits: This internship will provide excellent preparation for entry level positions in any Fundraising, Stewardship/Donor Relations position. The intern will have the opportunity to have hands on experience with donor communications and relations, website, social media, donor functions, event planning, and video editing.
Job tasks and responsibilities may include any and/or all of the following:
- Assist members of the Stewardship Donor Relations Team as needed
- Create Videos, edit for distribution and maintain library of videos for campaign use
- Compile donor biographies
- Create innovative and engaging social media campaigns and posts for Facebook
- Assist in the Acknowledgement letter process
- Assist in donor events
Qualifications:
- Ability to work effectively with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher.
- Basic knowledge of Raisers Edge and Adobe Photoshop is a plus
- Demonstrated strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Have an interest in learning about Stewardship and Donor Relations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to donor and recipient information
- Be detail oriented, flexible and able to accept direction and constructive criticism
- Be dependable and have a professional demeanor
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds and climb two flights of stairs
- Video editing skills a plus
Application Process: All interested applicants should send a résumé with phone number and cover letter to Emily Padgett, Scholarship Program Coordinator, at espadget@cofc.edu. The cover letter should include a paragraph detailing why you and the Stewardship Donor Relations department would benefit from your internship. Please no phone calls.