Chautauqua Institution · 4 weeks ago
Internship - Donor Relations (Advancement)/Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $17.50/hrChautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on significant issues through engagement in arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Donor Relations Internship involves supporting the donor community by assisting with events, communications, and data management tasks.
CommunitiesCreative AgencyEducationEventsNon ProfitPerforming ArtsTraining
Responsibilities
Greet and assist visitors to the Office of Advancement, handle phone calls, direct inquiries, and provide information as needed
Assist with preparation, set-up, execution, and take-down of events. Greet and assist with check-in of guests to events
Utilize a golf cart to transport guests and staff
Assist with invitations and RSVPs for events. Hand-deliver invitations, gifts, and other correspondence to various locations within the Institution's grounds
Assist with writing and placing recognition articles in The Chautauquan Daily newspaper, including editing copy and organizing digital files
Assist with writing content for digest newsletters that summarize events
Assist with office mailings and correspondence, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail
Efficiently and accurately manage multiple event RSVPs through phone and email communication
Utilize Raiser’s Edge software to input, update, and meticulously track event information
Qualification
Required
Ability to greet and assist visitors to the Office of Advancement
Ability to handle phone calls, direct inquiries, and provide information as needed
Experience assisting with preparation, set-up, execution, and take-down of events
Ability to greet and assist with check-in of guests to events
Ability to utilize a golf cart to transport guests and staff
Experience assisting with invitations and RSVPs for events
Ability to hand-deliver invitations, gifts, and other correspondence to various locations within the Institution's grounds
Experience writing and placing recognition articles in The Chautauquan Daily newspaper
Ability to edit copy and organize digital files
Experience writing content for digest newsletters that summarize events
Ability to assist with office mailings and correspondence
Ability to maintain a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail
Ability to efficiently and accurately manage multiple event RSVPs through phone and email communication
Experience utilizing Raiser's Edge software to input, update, and meticulously track event information
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening events
Benefits
Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.
Company
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit organization that renders performing arts, lectures, worship, events &recreational activity services.
Founded in 1874
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gardner, CFRE
Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
Deborah Sunya Moore
Senior Vice President, Chief Program Officer
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