DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE INTERNSHIP AT KST

Arts Finance Cohort•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Associate Intern role at Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) offers hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, with exposure to donor stewardship, donor data management, communications, and funding research. This is an opportunity to build practical skills in relationship-based fundraising while contributing to real-time organizational priorities. The impact of your work directly supports KST’s ability to serve nearly 20,000 patrons annually, create opportunities for more than 200 local and national artists, and incubate emerging organizations led by people of color. Through this role, you will contribute to meaningful work in the arts while developing skills that translate across nonprofit and cultural sectors.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communications skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Mac OS and willingness to learn new job-specific applications such as Salesforce

Nice To Haves

Experience in strategic communications, including non-profit arts marketing and/or fundraising campaigns preferred but not required
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging and the willingness to prioritize and foster a commitment to valuing differences of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstances
Strong writing capabilities with particular skill for effective and concise storytelling
Highly motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

Prepare and improve monthly donation reports for the Cultivation & Special Events Committee of the KST Board of Directors using PatronManager/Salesforce.
Prepare and improve donor materials and communications.
Support the Director of Advancement with preparation for key donor cultivation events.
Assist with general office tasks including digital and physical file maintenance and directing incoming phone calls.
As appropriate, collaborate interdepartmentally to support the effective and efficient operations of Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
Assist with completing the development department handbook.
Ensure confidentiality of donor information and appropriate maintenance according to file keeping policies.
Other duties/projects as assigned