What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Internship (Summer 2025) position at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts?
The Development Intern provides critical support for the Development team, including but not limited to donor services, special events, donor relations, membership, and assistance with other solicitations during the Mann’s summer concert season.
This position is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, outgoing, highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized individual with excellent communication and time management skills. This entry-level position is a fantastic way for a self-starting individual to be immersed in the performing arts.
This person should be comfortable meeting and interacting with various patrons, donors, and staff and be passionate about the Mann’s mission to serve our community. The environment is fast-paced and requires handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
The Development Intern reports directly to the Manager of Development Operations and the Director of Development Events and Strategic Advancement—evening and weekend availability required.
Culture
Vision : The Mann will be recognized as the national model and trusted curator of “must-see” performances and transformative experiences in Philadelphia and beyond.
Mission : The Mann Center for the Performing Arts – situated in historic Fairmount Park with breathtaking views of Philadelphia’s skyline – serves as one of the nation’s premier non-profit and intercultural outdoor performing arts organizations by :
- Creating, presenting, promoting, convening, and collaborating on a broad spectrum of high-quality, compelling, welcoming, and inspiring entertainment experiences in its acclaimed multi-stage campus;
- Providing leadership in arts education through innovative and high-impact, collaborative educational activities for young people throughout the Philadelphia region;
- Fulfilling the expectations of 21st-century audiences by embracing multimedia platforms;
- Being a deeply valued civic asset to everyone in the Philadelphia region, an active community stakeholder in West Philadelphia and our immediate neighborhoods, and a responsible steward of our natural campus and resources; and
- Making its facilities available as a public service to other non-profit organizations.
Values : The Mann is committed to fostering long-standing relationships with its stakeholders—both internal and external—based on the following core values :
Responsibilities
Requirements
Authorized to work in the US
Accept a background check to be performed
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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