Special Events Intern

Children's Museum of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Houston is seeking a Development Special Events Intern who will support fundraising and donor relations through research, data entry, and event planning assistance at the museum’s Development Special Events team.

This year‑round paid internship provides exposure to gala planning, donor stewardship, and various fundraising activities within a nonprofit with a national reach, complemented by practical experience in donor relations and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research abilities.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• Ability to reach out to previous sponsors via phone and email.
• Desire to learn more about fundraising and philanthropy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research potential business for auction item donations for the annual gala.
• Solicit business for auction and raffle item donations by email and phone.
• Assist the development staff in entering data into CMH’s donor database.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external use.
• Assist in planning donor events and other activities.
• Maintain donor files and other development materials.
• Attend department and staff meetings.
• Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing and research

MS Excel

Phone/email outreach

Fundraising interest

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Current college student or recent college graduate

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Special Events Intern

DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION 6 Intern Houston, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1193

The mission of the Children’s Museum Houston is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston.

For more than four decades, Children's Museum Houston has supported student achievement, empowered parents, and ignited a lifelong love of learning. We are consistently rated as one of the top children's museums in the nation. Our programming serves more than 900,000 participants annually at the Museum, at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, and at the 270+ outreach locations across Greater Houston. We welcome families with offerings that include 13 exhibits, a performing arts series, a full slate of cultural programming, science activities led by degreed educators, and weekly Free Family Nights.

Job Summary:

The Children’s Museum of Houston is seeking a current college student, graduate student, or recent college graduate to serve as a Development Special Events Intern. This year‑year paid internship will provide a wide range of database, research, administrative, and event‑planning support to CMH’s Development Special Events team.

The intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting the Museum’s fundraising and stewardship efforts throughout the year, including the annual gala, Friends & Families Luncheon, Randy Allen Spring Golf Classic, Sporting Clays Tournament, Fort Bend Brunch, and other donor and fundraising events. This paid internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and familiarity with fundraising, philanthropy, special event planning, donor relations, auction procurement, and the day‑to‑day operations of a nonprofit organization with a national reach.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to learn about nonprofit fundraising while working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research potential business for auction item donations for the annual gala
• Solicit business for auction and raffle item donations by email and phone
• Assist the development staff in entering data into CMH’s donor database
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external use
• Assist the development staff in planning donor events and other activities
• Maintain donor files and other development materials
• Attend department and staff meetings
• Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required:

Current college student or recent college graduate

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong writing and research abilities
• MS Excel
• Ability to reach out to previous sponsors via phone and email
• Desire to learn more about fundraising and philanthropy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail

We believe in creating an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when we are developed, engaged, and able to contribute our whole authentic selves to accomplish the mission of the Children’s Museum Houston. Our people are trusted experts. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train, and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.