Development Internship

Responsibilities: Work under the direct supervision of the ATHICA Board and with ATHICA’s Executive Committee to assist in the planning and execution of development events, including ATHICA’s annual Fall fundraising event; assist in the maintenance of the ATHICA membership program and database; assist in the execution of in-house mailings both physical and electronic; research prospective donors, foundations, and grants; draft correspondence; generate, design, and maintain marketing materials for print, press, and web; provide basic administrative duties such as docenting, supporting events, delivering packages, and running errands; support promotion, organization, and documentation of ATHICA’s special events. Requirements: Professional demeanor; ability to complete work in an organized and timely manner; strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work both independently and under structured supervision. An interest in contemporary art and arts administration is helpful but not essential.

Experience with the following programs helpful: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs/Sheets/Forms/Slides. This internship will offer insight into fundraising, stewardship and cultivation of donors, and public relations, among other aspects of operating a non-profit arts organization. Schedule: Flexible.

Minimum five hours a week. Some evenings and weekends for events as needed. If the applicant would like to get UGA school credit, their individual department policies would address total hours.

Based on individual situation, a plan would be developed for the goals and duration of the internship. Contact: Send statement of interest in email letter to interns@athica.org, with “Development Internship” in the subject line. Include your complete contact information in the body of the email, along with the time period for which you are applying.