What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall Development Intern position at Natural Lands?
At Natural Lands, we are passionate about our work, united by shared values, and determined to make a difference. We strive to build an inclusive organization that reflects the communities we serve and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees, partners, volunteers, and visitors.
Join the staff at the beautiful Natural Lands’ headquarters on the Hildacy Preserve in Media, Pennsylvania. We seek to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our organization stronger. We aim to build a workplace where employees feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome you to explore a career at Natural Lands.
The Fall Development Event Intern will work with the Director of Donor Relations to assist in executing events from start to finish. The Director of Donor Relations is responsible for planning donor events that assist with engagement of existing donors and building the pipeline for new donors.
The internship, which will pay a competitive salary, will run from September 2024 through December 2024, and require an average of 20 hours per week. Some weekend or evening event support may be required. Hours will be flexible based on the intern’s availability and class schedule (if applicable). The person who fills this role is required to work at the Development Department’s scheduled events.
Requirements
- Creative, organized with consideration of an eco-friendly focus
- Highly motivated, responsible, reliable, and dependable
- Capable of performing a wide variety of physically demanding tasks
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record
- Computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Customer service attitude and comfortable working with the public
- Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with information of a sensitive nature
- Flexibility when dealing with changes in work plans
- Carry out tasks in a professional manner
- Willingness to perform subordinate tasks such as clean-up
- Capable of working an average of 20 hours per week from September 2024 through December 2024
- Able to work at the following Development Department events:
- Stardust Sponsors Dinner, Saturday October 5th
- President’s Council Meeting and Reception, Thursday, November 7th
- Board of Trustees Holiday Gathering, Thursday, December 12th
Natural Lands is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We aim to build a workplace where employees feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
