Advancement Intern

Sewickley; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewickley Academy is seeking a detail-oriented Advancement Intern to support the Office of Advancement, Special Events, and Marketing. This paid internship provides exposure to independent school advancement operations and runs 15-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities include updating donor and alumni databases, researching alumni, assisting with event planning, and supporting donor acknowledgments. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate with strong communication, integrity, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word; Canva experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and energetic mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter, accountable, fits in an office environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in marketing/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

Communication

Detail orientation

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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

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.