Development Intern

The Position

BTSV’s internships prepare the next generation of leaders through a hands-on, impactful internship experience at a highly effective nonprofit organization. Throughout the internship, the Development Intern will be coached and supervised by our experienced BTSV staff. You’ll learn the ins and outs of nonprofit fundraising, get design and social media experience, and develop event planning and project management skills.

Each day will look different: You’ll assist with the planning and execution of multiple volunteer and donor events, including BTSV’s signature Are You Smarter Than a Breakthrough Student fundraiser; execute mailings, including appeals and acknowledgment letters; research prospective donors; and make sure our Salesforce data is up-to-date. You’ll also support BTSV’s communications and marketing, including posting on social media, making updates to BTSV’s website, and taking photos and videos.

The Development Intern reports to BTSV’s Vice President of Development.

What background and skills do you have?:

• You’re currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college.
• Experience with design programs, such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Experience with social media platforms, especially TikTok and Instagram.
• You love writing and are a stickler for grammar.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite, including Excel/Sheets.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement projects with attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solver with a can-do attitude; willing to support where needed.
• Communicative and able to responsibly pose questions and ask for clarification whenever necessary.
• “Breakthrough Spirit”: You’re a collaborative team player who is committed to excellence and open-minded, demonstrates a growth mindset, thinks creatively to solve problems, and works with a sense of humor and humility.
• Commitment to Breakthrough Silicon Valley’s mission and goals as well as a passion for educational equity.

Bonus points if:

• You’re majoring in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or another related field.
• You have experience with photo and video editing.
• You have experience with Salesforce, Mailchimp, and/or SquareSpace.
• You have experience with event planning.
• You’re bilingual (Spanish or Vietnamese).
• You have experience at a nonprofit youth development or educational organization, particularly one focused on college access for first-generation students and students of color.

We know that many strong candidates will not have all the skills we list. That’s OK. What else do you bring to the table? Please tell us!