Donor & Sponsor Relations Intern
Position Summary: The Donor & Sponsor Relations Intern will be responsible for development activities both in-office and during festivals. This includes activities for individual donors and business sponsors. Individual donor activities include adding donations to the donor database and processing thank-you letters. Sponsor activities include overseeing sponsor agreements and deliverables, which includes coordination/placement of banners at festivals. We want an individual that will creatively engage with our organization and promote Summer of the Arts and its festivals to community and potential donors while never losing sight of our mission to provide free, inclusive, all-ages programming to the local community. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and assignments.
Hours: This internship is 8-10 hours per week, with more hours during festival weekends. Internships run February through mid-August (negotiable). Must be available June 3-5 and July 1-3 for festivals, and 2-3 evenings over the course of the summer to assist with weekly events. The internship will be in-person, though this may change with future COVID-19 activity.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but it may qualify for academic credit or the 0-credit transcript notation. We highly encourage students to make the most out of their time with Summer of the Arts and while unpaid, there will be nonprofit workshops and networking opportunities offered throughout.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sponsor Relations
· Assist with the management of sponsor agreements and deliverables
· Distribute Summer of the Arts promotional materials to sponsors
· Arrange for receipt and prompt return of sponsor banners used for recognition during festivals
· Arrange for receipt, or confirmation, of current sponsor logos and appropriate placement of them
· Coordinate VIP passes, thank-you cards, and sponsor gifts as appropriate
· Draft posts for sponsor-related social media
Donor Relations
· Assist with management of deliverables and marketing for fundraising events such as Eat for the Arts
· Process donations and print thank-you letters
· Check obituaries and update donor database if needed
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
· Experience in event- or arts management, marketing, communications, or public relations preferred
· Motivated self-starter with good time management skills
· Well organized, strong on follow-through
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; an effective listener
· Strong degree of integrity and a high ethical approach to all aspects of assigned responsibilities
· Knowledge of standard software including Microsoft Office suite
Outcomes
· Develop and/or strengthen industry-appropriate skills
· Problem-solve in the moment / think on your feet in the office and at festivals
· Professionally and respectfully communicate in person and in writing
· Understand nonprofit structures, organizing principles, and the impact we have on the Iowa City community
Position reports to: Eric Johnson, Development Director and Lisa Barnes, Executive Director
Email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
Lisa Barnes: lisa@summeroftheARTS.org
Andrea Truitt: andrea@summeroftheARTS.org