Resource Development Intern
Resource Development Intern
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Resource Development Team at Navy Pier is responsible for soliciting contributed revenues. These philanthropic funds support the missiondriven programs and community engagement initiatives that bring the Pier to life for our more than 8 million annual guests.
The Resource Development Intern will collaborate with Navy Piers Director of Individual Giving and Manager of Resource Development and Special Events in contributing to annual fund activities programs and projects through writing event planning and and database management. In this role they will gain experience in nonprofit fundraising and administration. The successful candidate will also perform other duties as assigned including research and office management tasks.
We are seeking responsible personable and professional candidates who will be valuable contributors to the success of Navy Piers Resource Development efforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will focus on specific projects including but not limited to:
- Track donor relation and Board of Director engagement activities and stewardship efforts
- Prepare and develop Resource Development and Board of Directors materials for mailings events and meetings
- Assist with projects and events related to the Navy Pier Associate Board including meetings reporting events and special projects
- Support Pier Passport events benefits activities and special projects
- Assist with fundraising and donor cultivation events including but not limited to Navy Piers annualExPIERience Gala the Lakefront Loop 5k Toast to the Pier the NPAB Summer Soiree and the Chicago Live donor reception
- Work in Raisers Edge and help streamline tracking and reporting processes
- Collaborate closely with on special event messaging program and publicity with other Navy Pier departments including Arts Culture and Engagement PR/Communications and Marketing
- Administrative support duties
This position is expected to be onsite during their time supporting Navy Pier.
QUALIFICATIONS
Navy Pier is seeking initiativetaking and professional individuals. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Interest/experience in nonprofit administration
- A proactive nature to learn how to complete a task/project from start to finish
- Interest in learning about nonprofit fundraising and working on a team
- Persuasive/marketing style writing
- Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel etc.
- Candidates who may not fit all the qualifications listed above are still encouraged to apply.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Current or recent enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Interest or experience in nonprofit fundraising required
- Be prepared to provide a professional or collegiate reference upon request
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Internship Period: May August (option to extend)
- Hours: Works 15to20 hours per week
- Positions Open: One 1
- Office Location: Navy Pier Administrative Offices 600 E. Grand Ave. Chicago IL 60611
- Wages: $20.00/hour
Navy Pier Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed national origin age disability veteran marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
