Fundraising & Development Intern: Research, CRM & Events

Institute of Science and Technology Austria; Klosterneuburg; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) offers a six-month internship in its Fundraising and Development unit near Vienna. You will gain hands-on experience supporting external relations, donor research, events, and CRM administration while learning how ISTA engages partners with strategic initiatives.

The role is tailored for Bachelor or Master students in communication, project management or business, requiring strong German and English skills and proficiency in MS Office and Canva.

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies (Bachelor or Master) in relevant field.
• Interest in external relations support and eagerness to learn more.
• Strong communication in German and English.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with universities, research institutions, foundations or ministries is advantageous.
• Experience with CRM, databases and Canva is a plus.
• Team player with structured working style and ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration tasks (scheduling, travel, budget support).
• Support donor research and CRM/database administration.
• Organize donor and stakeholder events and ensure smooth office operations.
• Provide project management support with task coordination and timelines.
• Edit documents in Canva and prepare materials for meetings.
• Communicate in English and German with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Strong communication

German & English

Canva

MS Office

Education

Bachelor/Master student

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) offers a six-month internship in its Fundraising and Development unit near Vienna. You will gain hands-on experience supporting external relations, donor research, events, and CRM administration while learning how ISTA engages partners with strategic initiatives.

The role is tailored for Bachelor or Master students in communication, project management or business, requiring strong German and English skills and proficiency in MS Office and Canva.