Fundraising & Development Internship: Donor Relations

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

Job summary

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) invites applications for a fundraising and development internship in Vienna. The role supports the unit’s growth by building relationships with public and private partners and assisting with donor engagement and event coordination.

As an intern you will gain hands-on experience in administration, donor research, CRM management, and project coordination while communicating in German and English.

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies (Bachelor or Master) in relevant field such as Communication, Project management or Business Administration.
• Strong communication skills in German and English; eagerness to learn.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with CRM and databases is beneficial; Canva is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration tasks (time scheduling, travel management, budget controlling support).
• Support donor research and administration of donor databases and CRM systems.
• Organize and prepare donor and stakeholder events, visits and meetings; ensure efficient office operations.
• Provide project management support, including task coordination, timelines, and follow-up with stakeholders.
• Edit documents and design materials in Canva for meetings.
• Communicate in English and German with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

German language

English language

MS Office

CRM

Canva

Project management

Education

Bachelor/Master student

Tools

CRM

Canva

Job description

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) invites applications for a fundraising and development internship in Vienna. The role supports the unit’s growth by building relationships with public and private partners and assisting with donor engagement and event coordination.

As an intern you will gain hands-on experience in administration, donor research, CRM management, and project coordination while communicating in German and English.