Arts+ - Philanthropy and Operations Intern

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions; 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

Position: Philanthropy and Operations Intern
Status:Part-time, hourly, 10-15 hours per week, hybrid
Reports To:Operations Manager
Compensation:$12 per hour
Anticipated Length: January – May 2027

ABOUT ARTS+

Founded in 1969, Arts+ is a music and visual art nonprofit organization that envisions the transformative impact of arts education illuminating every corner of the Charlotte region. Its goal is to make outstanding arts education available to students of all ages, skill levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds. From private lessons to summer camps to community outreach programs, Arts+ strives to help each student unlock their full potential through the power of arts education.

OVERVIEW

The Philanthropy and Operations Intern will assist the Associate Executive Director and team, including the Director of Philanthropy and Operations Manager, with all activities of the department, including but not limited to: annual fund, grant writing, donor research, database management, corporate sponsorship, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a passion for accessible arts education and a desire to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector or fundraising field.

DUTIES AND 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or currently working towards one. Concentrations of arts administration, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or creative writing preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), including writing, editing, and content development
• Commitment to teamwork, accuracy, initiative, and critical thinking
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize workflow
• Effective working both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word
• Preference given for familiarity with relational databases and experience in nonprofit development with knowledge of basic fundraising concepts
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and integrity
• Personal commitment to arts education
• Must be able to work in person at least one day per week
• The Covid-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment

No phone calls please and note that this position is HYBRID WITH ONE in-persoN DAY REQUIRED WEEKLY.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.