Donor Experience 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 Development team that fundraises $18 million annually, stewards the donors that make all that possible with a diverse approach including support groups, concierge ticketing and private donor rooms, surprise and delights, and high-profile events.

The Donor Experience team is looking for a highly organized and efficient summer intern. The intern will have varied responsibilities that include assisting with donor stewardship, designing activations for private donor lounges, working with CRM software, event planning, logistics & execution, tracking expenses, and supporting the development team on projects as needed.

This is an in person internship that runs from June 8 – August 3, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist on-site at fast-paced, high-profile events
• Assist in executing a Center Room design project
• Assist in stewardship tasks
• Prepare agendas and documents, collect materials, and complete event briefing packets
• Create and maintain an organization system of event team inventory and supplies
• Assist in creating plans / renewal tracking in Tessitura, the Center’s CRM software
• Assist Special Events Team with organizing event photos in Canto and Flickr
• Track expenses through credit card expense reports and PO system
• Assist with registration at events
• Supply inventory and ordering
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Fluent writing and speaking English
• Previous experience in an administrative role preferred
• Creative and able to incorporate feedback
• A passion for the performing arts is beneficial
• Proficient with Microsoft, including Word for mail-merges, Outlook for scheduling, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, including proofreading
• Highly organized
• Dedicated to accuracy and precision even when tackling high volumes
• Calm under pressure
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, and write by hand
• Ability to speak clearly with sufficient hearing to communicate effectively 
• Occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds for event support
• Physical stamina to be on feet for extended periods of time on event days

Schedule (IN PERSON)

June 8 – August 3, 2026

40hrs/week
M-F 10am – 6:30pm; flex as needed for event days

Compensation

$16.90 per hour

Deadline to apply

April 16, 2026