Philanthropy Intern

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Job Location:

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview & Responsibilities

OMRFs Philanthropy Department works to build meaningful relationships that support groundbreaking biomedical research and strengthen the foundation of our mission. Our team connects donors community partners and future advocates with scientists and programs that make OMRF exceptional through their discoveries. From donor engagement and stewardship to events communications and community outreach OMRFs Philanthropy Department ensures supporters feel valued and closely tied to the impact of their generosity. The Philanthropy team is seeking a motivated positive self-starter intern to assist with various facets of philanthropy including but not limited to:

Writing notes making phone calls and conducting new donor research
Assisting with tours of labs and facilities
Supporting the OMRF Teen Leaders in Philanthropy Program
Assisting with annual donor events and the Annual MS Advocate Award Dinner
Performing general office administration (e.g. filing scanning copying)

Minimum Qualifications

Must be working toward a bachelors degree at an accredited university in nonprofit public relations communications journalism business or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous exposure to philanthropy/nonprofits is a plus.
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team
Comfort interacting with donors and the public
Professionalism and confidentiality
The ideal candidate will be available 1/13 2/10 and 3/10 to assist with in-office duties.

Work Hours

Internship runs January through May 2026. Part-time hours are typically MondayFriday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM with flexibility based on workload and special events.

OMRF Overview

Founded in 1946 the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nations oldest most respected independent nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease cancer lupus multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area with low cost of living short commute times and a diversified economy OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission . . . so that more may live longer healthier lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Intern

Position Overview & ResponsibilitiesOMRFs Philanthropy Department works to build meaningful relationships that support groundbreaking biomedical research and strengthen the foundation of our mission. Our team connects donors community partners and future advocates with scientists and programs that m...