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Development Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Mount Vernon, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (14 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Development Intern
Part-Time Temporary September - December
General Description:
This position supports the Development team with a primary focus on the organizations annual fundraising auction one of its signature fundraising events. The intern will assist with auction item procurement donor and business outreach event planning and auction administration while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and development. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with the Development team to help create a successful auction that advances the organizations mission and philanthropic goals.
This position requires a hybrid schedule where the intern can choose when to be on the estate.
Compensation:
$16 per hour
Expected Hours:
Around 20 hours/week. The internship runs from about September 1 to December 1. Start and end dates are flexible.
Responsibilities:
Part-Time Temporary September - December
General Description:
This position supports the Development team with a primary focus on the organizations annual fundraising auction one of its signature fundraising events. The intern will assist with auction item procurement donor and business outreach event planning and auction administration while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and development. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with the Development team to help create a successful auction that advances the organizations mission and philanthropic goals.
This position requires a hybrid schedule where the intern can choose when to be on the estate.
Compensation:
$16 per hour
Expected Hours:
Around 20 hours/week. The internship runs from about September 1 to December 1. Start and end dates are flexible.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and executing the annual fundraising auction from procurement through event completion.
- Research and identify potential auction donors including businesses restaurants hotels attractions and community partners.
- Assist with outreach and communication to prospective auction donors and sponsors.
- Track incoming auction donations donor information item details and fulfillment requirements.
- Photograph auction items and experiences for use in digital listings catalogs and promotional materials.
- Write and edit engaging auction item descriptions captions and promotional copy that highlight the value and uniqueness of each item.
- Organize label and maintain physical auction items certificates images and related materials.
- Create and update auction listings within the auction platform or CRM system.
- Assist with assembling auction packages gift baskets and themed experiences.
- Coordinate bid sheets signage item displays and other auction materials.
- Support the preparation of the auction catalog including proofreading formatting and quality control.
- Assist with event logistics setup and post-event organization.
- Provide general administrative support to the Development team as needed.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Must be currently enrolled at or a recent graduate of an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in nonprofit management communications business marketing or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in fundraising nonprofit development or event planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team environment
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience managing a nonprofit fundraising auction.
- Opportunity to develop skills in donor relations fundraising event planning marketing photography and nonprofit operations.
- Monthly employee events.
- Flexible work schedule.
- On-site library.
- Discount on public event tickets.
- Discount in the Shops.
- Discount at the Inn and Generals Canteen.
- Free parking.
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements performance and qualifications without regard to race religion or belief national or ethnic origin gender/sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital or domestic partnership status veteran and military status family or parental status or any other status protected under federal state or local law. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the historic home of George and Martha Washington, located 13 miles south of Washington, DC. Guests can see the historic mansion, stately rooms, and outbuildings preserved to the year 1799, the last year of George Washington’s life. Owned and operat ... View more
