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Parc Center for Disabilities · 1 week ago

Development Intern - Spring 2026

Saint Petersburg,FL,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Parc Center for Disabilities is dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Development Internship offers hands-on experience in the development and fundraising department, focusing on supporting various fundraising efforts and community engagement activities.

Health CareRehabilitationWellness

Responsibilities

Support behind-the-scenes preparations for mail appeals, donor stewardship efforts, fundraising event preparation, internal and external marketing efforts, and volunteer engagement for various community and Parc activities

Support the acquisition efforts for auction items for Parc’s Black-Tie event and/or annual Golf Weekend event. Help with the tracking of these items and creating the online auction platform

Work with Parc’s development and operations teams to create donor and volunteer thank you gifts or stewardship pieces with the Parc participants

Participate in community and Parc tabling events that raise awareness and funds for Parc’s participants and programs or engage our Parc participants in the community

Help support the marketing efforts of Parc’s marketing team to tell the story of Parc and its impact in the community

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Non-Profit ManagementMarketingCommunicationsMicrosoft Office SuiteWriting skillsProject managementCritical thinkingVerbal communicationOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate within 3 years in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Design, or related field

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Strong writing and editing skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn new ideas, skills and technologies

Commitment to quality and punctuality

Comfortable in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with donor management software auction event platforms is a plus

Have a learning attitude and natural curiosity for how things work, with a desire to improve processes and procedures without judgement for how things were done in the past

Ability to read and follow instructions and safety precautions

Physical demands such as repetitive motion, standing, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting for extended periods of time

Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Gain practical experience in nonprofit development and fundraising.

Learn about various fundraising techniques, event planning, and donor stewardship.

Develop valuable skills in communication, research, organization, and project management.

Networking opportunities with professionals in the nonprofit sector.

Flexible work hours to accommodate academic schedules.

Company

Parc Center for Disabilities

Parc Center for Disabilities is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest.

Founded in 1953