Development Operations Intern

Summer Internship Program

Job Description

Summer 2025

Title: Development Operations Intern

Department/Team: Development

Reports To: Development Coordinator and Organizational Operations Coordinator

Duration: 10 Weeks, starting Monday, 6/2/2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025

Organizational Overview

 Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. (PYB) was officially launched in June, 2015, with a mission to create transformative opportunities for thousands of young people, especially those from under-resourced families and communities, to reach their full potential as students, athletes, and positive leaders.  A diverse and impassioned group of individuals, including leaders from the grass-roots to the tree-tops, have been working diligently to execute upon this mission by building an impactful program, a robust and sustainable organization, and ultimately a state-of-the-art youth basketball and education center to enable us to provide empowering experiences to many more children, youth, and families. 

Summary - We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Development and Organizational Operations teams at Philadelphia Youth Basketball. This internship will provide hands-on experience with key functions, including communications, event planning, and donor research. The intern will work closely with staff members to support day-to-day operations and assist with critical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mailing & Correspondence:
  • Stamp, print, and mail thank you notes and letters.
• Communication:
  • Assist with drafting and sending the internal weekly "Week Ahead" email.
  • Support the creation and distribution of the internal monthly newsletter, including gathering information from department heads and working in Canva for design.
  • Collaborate with Organizational Operations Coordinator in drafting the monthly Volunteer Newsletters  to be sent in June, July, and August.
• Meeting & Documentation Support:
  • Help with staff meeting recaps and summaries.
  • Organize folders and files in organizational Google Drive.
  • Assist with volunteer management tasks, including newsletter content and clearance sheet organization.
• Event and Team Support:
  • Provide assistance to development, marketing, and organizational operations teams with events and planning needs.
  • Conduct research on potential funders, donor relations, and fundraising opportunities.
• Inventory Checks:
  • Perform regular inventory and organization checks on office areas including the kitchen, boardroom, copy room, and yoga studio.
  • Collaborate with Development Coordinator in tracking and updating Brick Campaign records
  • Support with ordering items needed for donor cultivation and stewardship such as PYB-branded apparel and other products.
• Calendar Management:

• Update the organizational calendar on Google Suite and RecDesk, working with organizational operations and guest experience to ensure all events and activities are accurately reflected.

• Technology & Tools:
  • Experience with Canva is a plus for assisting with newsletter design.

Meetings and Collaboration:

• Attend weekly Development team meetings to discuss the “Week Ahead.”
• Participate in staff meetings to stay updated on organizational initiatives and projects.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies 

• Currently pursuing or completed a bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Communications, Public Administration, Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Interest in nonprofit development, donor relations, event planning, and organizational operations.

• Ability to draft emails, newsletters, meeting summaries, and donor correspondence with clarity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail in file organization, inventory checks, and calendar management to support smooth operations.
• Interest or experience in assisting with fundraising events, donor stewardship, and marketing initiatives.
• Comfortable using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, Drive), Canva (preferred for newsletter design), and RecDesk for documentation and event tracking.
• Ability to conduct funder and donor research to support development and fundraising efforts.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Willingness to assist with volunteer coordination, internal communication, and event preparation to enhance organizational operations.

Compensation

This opportunity will include wages of $16/hour for up to 30 hours/week for 10 weeks.

PYB prides itself on being a supportive workplace dedicated to employees’ personal and professional growth through stretch assignments, and access to staff and board meetings, mentorship, feedback, and professional development opportunities. 

This is a hybrid position.  The intern can work remotely, but is expected to work in-person at the Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center (4250 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia) at least three days per week.

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Why Join PYB?

• Build experience in the nonprofit sector and gain exposure to various organizational functions.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team focused on supporting development efforts.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that promote growth and empowerment within the community.

To Apply

Job applications are rolling and applicants should submit their cover letter and resume directly through this platform or to the attention of: 

Office of Human Resources 

employment@phillyyouthbasketball.org 

Salary : $16