Development/Institutional Advancement Intern Learn More

Position Information

Supervisor: Director of Development

Work Schedule/Hours: 10-15 Hours Per Week

Internship Duration: Internships should last at least 3 months and can be accommodated in the Summer, Fall, and Spring.

Description: Designed for creative, dedicated and innovative college undergraduate and graduate students seeking greater understanding and deeper knowledge of the management and operations of a non-profit arts center that houses both educational programming and a professional theater. The Development Intern will work directly with Beck Center staff on projects related to;

• Scanning documents and letters into database
• Database clean up
• Preparing cards to be signed by board members to donors
• Making New Donor packets
• Filing
• Preparing Toolkit packets

Required Qualifications:

• Detail oriented. Excellent research skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently
• Creative problem-solving
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, self-starter

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major in Marketing, Management, Small Business, Creative Arts (Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Dance).
• Interest in arts administration/performing arts/arts education.
• Familiarity with social media and online platforms.

Additional Information/Benefits:

• Unpaid internship, with a small stipend, may be completed for college credit. Beck Center offers an excellent opportunity for students to obtain a broad range of skills in arts management including project management, customer service, organization, communication, and planning in a fun, flexible, and creative environment!
• Free tickets to all Beck Center programming during the internship
• Clear work plan with a variety of projects
• Weekly meetings with your designated supervisor
• Additional training and professional development offered including:

• career development assistance
• seminar series led by staff and guest speakers focusing on topics related to nonprofit administration, such as marketing, fundraising, financial management, and strategic planning. *(Offered during summer session; during other periods individual meetings will be arranged)*
• Team-oriented passionate work environment
• Flexible work schedule