Wedgwood Christian Services · 1 day ago
Advancement Events Intern (Fall 2026)
Grand Rapids, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$14/hr - $14/hr
Start in 2026 FallWedgwood Christian Services is a nonprofit organization, and they are seeking an Advancement Intern to support the Advancement Department through various administrative and event-related tasks. This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit administration, event planning, and donor engagement while contributing to the organization's mission.
CommunitiesHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Coordinate logistics for Advancement team meetings and donor visits: reserve rooms, order food, prepare materials, liaise with Facilities, work with volunteers, and manage cleanup
Support preparation, set-up, and follow-up for major events and smaller donor-related gatherings
Provide administrative support for special initiatives such as Client Birthday gifts, celebrations, and seasonal campaigns
Assist in organizing physical and digital files, inventory of marketing and event supplies, and routine office operations
Collaborate with the Advancement Event Coordinator and Marketing team on communications, mailings, and promotional content
Create and format documents, presentations, and spreadsheets for Advancement use
Maintain and update contact lists, event tracking sheets, and calendars in coordination with team members
Attend and participate in regular supervision and team meetings for feedback and planning
Take initiative in identifying improvements to systems or materials that enhance team efficiency
Participate in professional development opportunities, including training sessions and agency-wide initiatives
Promote open communication, timely feedback, and positive problem-solving within the team
Maintain regular, predictable, and reliable attendance during assigned hours
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and comfort learning database or CRM systems
Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency
Preferred
Interest in the nonprofit or human services field preferred
Company
Wedgwood Christian Services
Wedgwood Christian Services offers residential care, counseling services, and community programs.
Founded in 1960
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Belinda DeHaven
Admin Coordinator to CEO
Daniel Gowdy, Ed.D.
President and CEO
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