Arts Fundraising & Communications Internship (Student)

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 6,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Texas Performing Arts is seeking a part-time Communications and Fundraising Student Assistant to support fundraising activities, grant writing, and donor communications. The role involves creating fundraising materials, assisting with data entry, and helping manage sponsorship activations for performances at UT Austin.

Ideal candidates are pursuing studies in arts administration, communications, marketing, or related fields, with strong communication skills and experience using MS Office, Adobe

Qualifications

• Effective, positive, and clear face-to-face and phone communication skills.
• Strong independent and collaborative work ethic.
• Working knowledge of computers and office equipment like: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, entry, processing, retrieval and file maintenance.
• Assist with donor stewardship.
• Assist with sponsorship activations.
• Sort, assemble, organize, and distribute materials and mailings.
• Research possible foundation and corporate sponsor opportunities.
• Research and interview current TPA student employees, staff, and guests for creation of fundraising materials (including video creation).
• Write letters, reports, requisitions, and lists.
• Assist with special events – setting up, greeting guests, distributing flyers, etc.
• Represent Texas Performing Arts with a pleasant and professional demeanor through all interactions.
• Arrive on time for work and maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Dress appropriately for work in a casual, yet professional environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work ethic

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut

Job description

Texas Performing Arts is seeking a part-time Communications and Fundraising Student Assistant to support fundraising activities, grant writing, and donor communications. The role involves creating fundraising materials, assisting with data entry, and helping manage sponsorship activations for performances at UT Austin.

Ideal candidates are pursuing studies in arts administration, communications, marketing, or related fields, with strong communication skills and experience using MS Office, Adobe