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Marbles Kids Museum · 1 week ago

Development Internship Summer 2026

Raleigh, NC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. They are seeking a passionate Development Intern to support the planning and execution of the 2026 Marbles Imagination Ball through auction coordination, marketing assistance, event prep, and communication support.

Museums and Historical SitesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of the 2026 Marbles Imagination Ball

Support auction coordination including but, not limited to helping maintain auction database(s), solicit auction donations, track auction requests, pick up auction items, write item descriptions, and take item photos

Assist with sponsor/guest communications and guest registrations

Participate in internal event planning and cross-team collaboration

Help create and execute event marketing materials, including digital and print invitations and promotions

Participate in onsite event coordination throughout the day and night of Friday, September 18, 2026

Research grant and other funding opportunities that align with current Marbles priorities

Update data and quotes to use in grant creation

Other duties as assigned by the Development Team

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeEvent coordinationNonprofit managementCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Must be enrolled in a formal education class that requires an internship for academic credit

Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PPT and Outlook

Passion for Marbles mission and/or nonprofit management

Outstanding communication skills and customer service

Strong attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple projects at a time

Self-motivated, prompt, responsive and reliable

Able to work collaboratively in a diverse work environment

Company

Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles Kids Museum sparks imagination, discovery and learning through play.

Founded in 2007

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Jonathan Frederick

Chief Executive Officer

Britt Thomas

Chief Activation Officer

Recent News

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2025-04-04

Business Journals

Marbles Kids Museum looks to expand outside of Raleigh

2023-02-01

Business Journals

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2022-05-23

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