Development Intern
About The Position
Through artistic excellence coupled with innovative, relevant programming; initiatives to connect with and grow new audiences; engagement with communities to ignite creativity across Chicago; and a modernized Opera House that is the setting for truly great experiences, Lyric is leading the advancement of opera. This collaborative vision will deliver ever more exciting, thought-provoking, and inclusive audience and community experiences – while increasing the gravitational pull of our art form, company, and city. The Development Intern will work closely with the Donor Engagement and Leadership Giving teams, assisting with important research projects for Corporate & Foundation support, performing administrative work for the department, and learning about front-line fundraising strategies. In addition, the Development Intern will gain a basic understanding of arts administration, learn about the various aspects of a development department, receive mentorship from team members and participate in essential administrative projects ranging from prospecting and researching corporate and foundation donors, assisting with mailings, preparations for events, electronic and hard copy document filing, and data entry.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate (preferably rising junior or senior) or graduate degree.
- Must have strong verbal, written, and personal communication skills.
- Ideal candidates will have scrupulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic with sensitivity to confidential information and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Intern projects require adhering to project prioritization and efficiently managing multiple tasks.
- Candidates will have proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Google Suite products.
Nice To Haves
- One previous internship or office experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research project comparing donor benefits across nonprofit organizations.
- Assist with identifying prospects and creating profiles for individual donors, corporations, and foundations.
- Contribute to analyzing data from mail, email, and social campaigns.
- Support ongoing data management, ensuring accurate, organized, and up-to-date records.
- Additional projects as needed.
Benefits
- Lyric Opera of Chicago offers intern benefits including professional development and department workshops, complimentary tickets, and other events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
