Advancement Intern

Sewickley Academy; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sewickley Academy is seeking an motivated Advancement Intern to support the Office of Advancement, Special Events, and Marketing. This is a paid internship offering 15–20 hours per week and exposure to independent school advancement operations in a collaborative office setting.

You will assist in maintaining donor and alumni databases, research alumni, help plan fall and spring events, and perform routine administrative tasks while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and Canva
• Strong communication skills
• Positive and energetic mindset
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain confidentiality

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

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Integrity

Education

Undergraduate student preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.