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Development Team

Posted on: July 30, 2020 Apply Now
Featured Opportunities, Full-time, Internship Expires July 30, 2021

Supervisor: Ed Cabral, Manager of Sponsorships and Corporate Relations

Term: Fall / Winter/ Spring / Summer

Full and Part time positions available; flexible scheduling

Compensation: Unpaid, May be for academic credit, career exploration, or service learning

This internship might be on-site, virtual or a blended internship position

Internship is available for the 2020-2021 winter intersession, Nov. 30 – Feb. 1.

Mission Statement of WaterFire Providence:

WaterFire Providence’s mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire for all to enjoy.

Job Overview:

WaterFire seeks a highly motivated, detail oriented student who is energetic, a team player and results-oriented.

This intern would work directly with the Development team and would be involved in many aspects of the organization for the purpose of learning not only how a nonprofit arts organization operates but also gain valuable skills and insights into marketing, fundraising, public relations and major gifts fundraising for general operating funds and special projects. The intern could also get experience in researching, tracking and writing grants, assisting in the development of new ways of developing community partnerships in social media and the business community, assisting with planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns, maintaining and expanding private donor support, developing new partnerships, researching prospects, developing individualized prospect strategies, retail experience in our WFAC store and more!

Responsibilities:

WaterFire is a seasonal event and responsibilities will vary accordingly per the discretion of WaterFire Providence administration.

  • Ability to assist with all aspects of major gifts stewardship.
  • Ability to take detailed and precise notes.
  • Ability to assist with planning and execution of fundraising events for major gift donors and prospects.
  • Ability to assist with data entry, research, mailings, filing and other skilled administrative tasks related to WaterFire’s philanthropy and fundraising activities
  • Ability to research and present ideas that are cost saving, can increase funding and will support the mission of WaterFire Providence.
  • Ability to organize, prepare and track sponsorship event materials and communications including eNewsletters, press releases, website content, email blasts, social media, phone calls, etc.
  • Ability to assist with outreach to volunteers, media contacts, corporate partners and Brazier Society Members

Qualifications:

  • Must have superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with great attention to detail.
  • Must be professional in dealing with a variety of people.
  • Must have a genuine interest in art, culture and community, and WaterFire.
  • Must have a sense of humor and positive outlook!
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Google Drive and have general computer and internet knowledge.
  • Experience in design is preferable but not required.

This internship might be on-site, virtual or a blended internship position

Internship is available for the 2020-2021 winter intersession, Nov. 30 – Feb. 1.

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to internships@waterfire.org. Please make sure to specify the term you are applying for.

For more information on WaterFire Providence, visit www.waterfire.org.

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