What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Nemours institutional advancement position at Nemours?
Job Description
Institutional Advancement Department interns are involved in projects that are critical to the day-to-day work of our non-profit organization, gaining knowledge in several different areas of the department and organization. This internship will be designed to expose students to the philanthropic and non-profit sectors and will help develop and strengthen the professional skills required to work in these fields. Assignments will vary but will include a well-rounded experience working with our operations, finance, events, corporate alliance, and annual fund teams.
Currently enrolled or recent graduate of bachelor's degree program.
Essential Functions
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .
About The Team
At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.
We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Alignment Mission and Vision.
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville
Our colleagues at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville , work with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions.
Our Medical, Academic And Research Collaborations Mean World-renowned Treatments Are Available To Children And Families Of Northeast Florida. In Addition To Board-certified Pediatric Specialists Selected As Some Of The “Best Doctors In America®” Year After Year, Families Choose Us For
Living in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.
Institutional Advancement Department interns are involved in projects that are critical to the day-to-day work of our non-profit organization, gaining knowledge in several different areas of the department and organization. This internship will be designed to expose students to the philanthropic and non-profit sectors and will help develop and strengthen the professional skills required to work in these fields. Assignments will vary but will include a well-rounded experience working with our operations, finance, events, corporate alliance, and annual fund teams.
Currently enrolled or recent graduate of bachelor's degree program.
Essential Functions
- Provide support to the Institutional Advancement team with the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events.
- Contact vendors/businesses as needed to confirm event logistics (set up time, hours of event, expected attendance at event).
- Assist event staff with marketing materials.
- Perform database updates through daily data entry and direct mail operations.
- Provide administrative support with mailings and invitations.
- Assist with donor acknowledgement letters.
- Coordinate stewardship activity such as sending birthday, holiday, or special occasion gifts to donors.
- Support Institutional Advancement team by preparing agendas, handouts, presentations, and materials for meetings.
- Perform background research on companies and individuals.
- Assist finance staff with various financial documents, including deposit and donor backup.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- This position is open for student interns with an educational concentration in communications, marketing, non-profit management, management information systems, health administration or other related fields.
- Strong GPA and educational background.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Candidate must have discretion and respect for confidentiality of the Institutional Advancement team and client information.
- Previous internship or special events experience a strong plus.
- General computer and/or database knowledge a plus.
- Strong writing and interpretation skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office.
- Strong time management skills.
- Detail oriented and self-motivated.
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .
About The Team
At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.
We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Alignment Mission and Vision.
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville
Our colleagues at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville , work with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions.
Our Medical, Academic And Research Collaborations Mean World-renowned Treatments Are Available To Children And Families Of Northeast Florida. In Addition To Board-certified Pediatric Specialists Selected As Some Of The “Best Doctors In America®” Year After Year, Families Choose Us For
- Pediatric programs recognized among the best in the country (Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Cancer, U.S. News & World Report)
- One of only two pediatric cancer programs in the country recognized for outstanding achievement by the American College of Surgeons
- Among a select blood and bone marrow transplant programs accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT)
- Nationally-accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
- Certified Center of Excellence by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
- Leading-edge procedures, including cochlear implants and urologic robotic surgery in the tiniest newborns
Living in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.
