Development/Special Events Paid Summer Internship

About the Internship

Put your left and right brain to work strategically and creatively for Segerstrom Center for the Arts top-notch fundraising team. The Development summer intern will work alongside two teams in the department, Special Events and Planned Giving.

The intern will assist the Special Events team in planning, coordinating, and executing events for the Center’s larger donor base. This includes President’s dinners and corporate dinners tied to the Centers all-star Broadway lineup of Tootsie, Come From Away, Pretty Woman, and Hadestown. Additionally, they will assist with the Education Department’s annual reception for their renowned Summer at the Center program.

Planned Giving is an area of fundraising that is also referred to as gift planning or legacy giving. Planned gifts are made by passionate and committed donors who want to make a transformational difference for an organization. While working with the Director of Planned Giving, the intern will assist with maintaining the planned giving database, reports, and donor listings, respond to donor inquiries, and assist with the creation and execution of materials and event.

Segerstrom Center’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds and/or those who are members of a group that is underrepresented in our industry. While these internships are inclusive of all people, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse or underrepresented groups to apply. 

Although there may be some remote work permitted, we anticipate that this internship will take place fully in person. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Special Events

Vendor research and outreach
Invitation mailings
Creating and maintaining event files
Event budgets
Event logistics
Donor acknowledgements
Event supply sourcing and organization
Event coordination
Organization
 

Planned Giving

Execute procedures to update and manage planned giving database
Execute reports and donor listings
Creating and maintain planned giving files
Respond to donor inquiries
Assist in the managing the estate administration process
Assist in the creation and execution of planned giving materials and events.
Qualifications

Seeking an individual with the following qualities:            

A good eye for aesthetics
Detail-oriented
Outgoing
Organized
Polished
Interest and enthusiasm in learning about planned giving systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
 

Additionally:

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be enrolling in college, currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate
Must have experience working with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word/Mail merges, PowerPoint).
Basic graphic design skills not required but are a plus (Canva and Adobe Pro)
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
 

Schedule

June 6, 2022 – August 12, 2020
40 hours per week

Compensation

$15 per hour

Deadline to apply

April 15, 2022