Advancement Intern

SEWICKLEY ACADEMY; Edgeworth (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Sewickley Academy is seeking an Advancement Intern to provide administrative support for the Office of Advancement, Special Events, and Marketing. The paid internship offers 15-20 hours per week, with exposure to independent school advancement operations and hands-on responsibilities in data management, event prep, and donor stewardship.

The role requires an undergraduate student with strong MS Office and Canva skills, excellent communication, integrity, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student preferred.
• Experience using MS Office (Excel/Word) and Canva.
• Possess great communication skills.
• Has a positive and energetic mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A self-starter who is accountable and able to effectively work in an office environment.
• Exhibits a high degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience in marketing and communications or development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating donor and alumni database.
• Research alumni for updated job titles, addresses, etc.
• Assist advancement staff in event planning and coordination in preparation for fall and spring events.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as scanning and filing to assist advancement staff.
• Assist with the donor acknowledgment process.
• Research corporate sponsorship opportunities for upcoming events.
• Research matching gift opportunities for existing donors.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Integrity

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

Word

Canva

Job description

Description

We are currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our Advancement Intern. As an Intern, you will provide administrative support for the Office of Advancement, Special Events, and Marketing. This is an exciting, paid Internship providing an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of independent school advancement operations. The position will work 15-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating donor and alumni database


• Research alumni for updated job titles, addresses, etc.


• Assist advancement staff in event planning and coordination in preparation for fall and spring events


• Perform general administrative tasks such as scanning and filing to assist advancement staff


• Assist with the donor acknowledgment process


• Research corporate sponsorship opportunities for upcoming events


• Research matching gift opportunities for existing donors.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student preferred


• Experience in using Microsoft Office tools (Excel and Word) and Canva


• Possess great communication skills


• Has a positive and energetic mindset


• Strong attention to detail


• A self-starter who is accountable and able to effectively work in an office environment


• Exhibits a high degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information


• Experience in marketing and communications or development is a plus

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Sewickley Academy is committed to having a community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.