Intern, Fundraising & Donor Relations (Spring 2027)

Paycom - ATS; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is seeking an Intern/Apprentice to support the fundraising department in donor stewardship, major gift activity, and communications.

You'll manage donor data, process donations, generate receipts, respond to inquiries, and assist with member benefits activation and donor newsletters. Located in Vienna, VA, this 12-week role is part-time with a 21-hour weekly cap.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills with interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Outstanding customer service, creativity, and initiative.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; Raiser's Edge helpful but not required.
• Eligibility for program: undergraduate/graduate or recent graduate statuses.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of Wolf Trap’s fundraising department and assist major gift strategies.
• Manage donor and prospect information in donor database and process donations.
• Prepare gift receipts and acknowledgements; respond to donor inquiries.
• Assist with member benefits activation and donor communications.
• Produce content for donor e-newsletters and members-only communications.
• Assist with filing and other special projects as needed.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Creativity

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate studies completed

Graduate studies

Recent graduates

Career-changers enrolled in degree program

International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182, Position Type: Intern/Apprentice, Job Category: Development, APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION

12 weeks (part-time; up to 21 hours/week)

PAY RATE

$13.75/hour

LOCATION

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. If applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Be an integral part of Wolf Trap’s fundraising department, working closely with the major gift and planned giving teams. You will participate in stewardship and cultivation events, assist with major gift solicitation strategy, and execution of personalized donor stewardship.

• Manage donor and prospect information in donor database
• Process mailed and online donations
• Prepare gift receipts and acknowledgements
• Field and respond to donor phone calls, emails, and inquiries
• Assist with member benefits activation
• Produce content for member and donor e-newsletters, My Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap’s members-only website, and other donor-facing communications
• Assist with filing and other special projects as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser's Edge software is helpful but not necessary
• Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative

For additional information, contact [e-mail] with questions.

Qualifications: PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [e-mail]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.