Development Events Intern: Donor Engagement & Logistics

Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST); Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Caltrain Go Pass

Job summary

Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is seeking a Development Events Intern to support donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events in early 2027. This full-time-portion role (24-32 hours/week) works with the Donor Relations team to deliver welcoming, well-organized experiences that connect donors to POST’s mission.

The intern will handle planning through post-event follow-up, including invitations, on-site logistics, and data entry in Salesforce, while contributing to cross-team

Qualifications

• Interest in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, events and POST's mission.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to support multiple events.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in guest information and records.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Solid interpersonal and customer-service skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and with a team; adaptable to changing schedules.
• Proficiency with MS Office; willingness to learn additional tools; Salesforce experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and execution for multiple Development events in 2027.
• Assists with event logistics including venue, catering, equipment and vendor coordination.
• Prepares guest-facing materials, invitations, directions and signage.
• Manages invitations, responses and guest dietary/accessibility needs.
• Creates and updates Salesforce records and campaign data; tracks attendance and reports.
• Provides on-site support including check-in, guest flow and staffing coordination.
• Supports donor hikes, tours and outdoor events on POST lands; assists with weather and site logistics.
• Researches potential vendors and processes invoices; follows up on payments.
• Completes post-event tasks in Salesforce and supports thank-you communications.

Skills

Event coordination

Donor relations

Nonprofit fundraising

Time management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is seeking a Development Events Intern to support donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events in early 2027. This full-time-portion role (24-32 hours/week) works with the Donor Relations team to deliver welcoming, well-organized experiences that connect donors to POST’s mission.

The intern will handle planning through post-event follow-up, including invitations, on-site logistics, and data entry in Salesforce, while contributing to cross-team