Intern, Fundraising & Donor Relations (Spring 2026)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION:12 weeks (part-time; up to 21 hours/week)

PAY RATE:$12.77/hour

LOCATION: Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Be an integral part of Wolf Traps fundraising department working closely with the major gift and planned giving teams. You will participate in stewardship and cultivation events assist with major gift solicitation strategy and execution of personalized donor stewardship.

• Manage donor and prospect information in donor database
• Process mailed and online donations
• Prepare gift receipts and acknowledgements
• Field and respond to donor phone calls emails and inquiries
• Assist with member benefits activation
• Produce content for member and donor e-newsletters My Wolf Trap Wolf Traps members-only website and other donor-facing communications
• Assist with filing and other special projects as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel) experience with Raisers Edge software is helpful but not necessary
• Outstanding writing communication and interpersonal skills
• Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Exceptional customer service skills creativity and initiative

For additional information contact with questions.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator copier printer etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk stoop bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.