Arts Education Fundraising & Operations Intern (Hybrid)

Smartstartofmeck; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Arts+ in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Philanthropy and Operations Intern to support donor communications, fundraising activities, and daily operations. This part-time, hybrid role reports to the Associate Executive Director and supports the Director of Philanthropy and Operations Manager across annual fund, grants, sponsorships, events, and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in arts administration or nonprofit management, has strong written and oral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or currently working towards one.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including editing and content development.
• Commitment to teamwork, initiative, and critical thinking.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize workflow.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with relational databases and nonprofit development helpful.
• Professional maturity and integrity.
• Personal commitment to arts education.
• Must be able to work in person at least one day per week.
• Covid-19 vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regular donor communications, stewardship, and administrative activities, including acknowledgement letters, gift entry, and database management.
• Assist with appeals, grants, corporate solicitations, and events.
• Assist with monthly financial reconciliation.
• Provide administrative support for general operations, including monitoring and organizing office supply inventory, preparing weekly bank deposits, assisting with board meetings, supporting organization events, and assisting with special projects and day-to-day operational needs.
• Interact with board members, donors, faculty, staff, and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Independent working

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Relational databases

Fundraising concepts

Arts education commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or in progress

Arts administration concentration preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Database management

Donor database familiarity

Job description

Arts+ in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Philanthropy and Operations Intern to support donor communications, fundraising activities, and daily operations. This part-time, hybrid role reports to the Associate Executive Director and supports the Director of Philanthropy and Operations Manager across annual fund, grants, sponsorships, events, and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in arts administration or nonprofit management, has strong written and oral