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Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Kansas City • Kansas City, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City is offering a part-time internship for hands-on experience in nonprofit development, event coordination, donor relations, and marketing support. The intern will support fundraising events and auctions through donor communication, auction item management, event logistics, social media engagement, donor reporting, and direct mail activities. The role is based at the Legacy Center Office in Kansas City, Missouri, with occasional visits to Club locations across the Kansas City metro area. Mileage for travel is paid. The internship offers up to 20 hours per week, with scheduling flexible around the intern’s class schedule, and provides a stipend of $1,600 per semester plus mileage.

The organization has served young people for more than 110 years. Its mission is to promote self-esteem, values, and skills among youth ages 5–18, with special emphasis on young people from disadvantaged circumstances, through programs and mentorship.

The internship is suited to someone interested in nonprofit fundraising, event management, communications, and community engagement. The intern will assist with event preparation and operations, support live and ongoing social media coverage, maintain auction and donor information, help produce fundraising reports, and support direct mail campaigns. The organization offers practical event and social media experience, portfolio-ready projects, exposure to a mission-driven nonprofit, opportunities to cover events and programs around Kansas City, and mentorship from experienced marketing and communications professionals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Majoring in Hospitality/Events Management, Communications, Philanthropic Studies, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or have a strong interest in these areas.
• Creative, organized, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable interacting with high-level community leaders and volunteers.
• Comfortable interacting with youth in program environments.
• Active on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Nice To Haves

• Canva or Adobe design tools.
• Photography or videography experience.
• Social media copywriting.
• Experience managing social media for campus events, a club, or a small business.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics or social media insights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event logistics, coordination, and on-site preparation.
• Prepare and organize event collateral, signage, and promotional materials.
• Support Event Directors with planning, setup, breakdown, and operational logistics.
• Pack, transport, and organize supplies and materials for off-site events and activations.
• Support social media before, during, and after events, including live posting, streaming, and audience interaction.
• Engage donors, sponsors, attendees, and community supporters through social media and digital communication channels.
• Capture and share event highlights, photos, and updates.
• Enter and maintain auction item information in auction management systems and databases.
• Write accurate, compelling descriptions of auction items.
• Coordinate auction item pickups and deliveries and track inventory.
• Communicate with auction donors, including correspondence, acknowledgments, and follow-up outreach.
• Support donor relations with timely, professional communication about auction contributions.
• Assist with auction administration and event preparation.
• Enter donor data and manage databases to support donor reporting.
• Maintain donor records and conduct database cleanup and data-integrity reviews.
• Generate donor, fundraising, and campaign reports.
• Compile and organize donor data for stewardship, acknowledgments, and reporting.
• Support the Development team with administrative and reporting tasks related to donor engagement and fundraising.
• Assist with printing, assembling, and preparing direct mail for distribution.
• Stuff, sort, and mail fundraising appeals, donor communications, and organizational materials.
• Collaborate with the Development team on direct mail campaigns and donor outreach initiatives.

Benefits

• Stipend of $1,600 per semester plus mileage.
• Paid mileage for occasional travel to Club locations across the Kansas City metro area.
• Real-world events and social media experience.
• Portfolio-ready content and projects.
• Experience working with a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Opportunities to cover events and programs across Kansas City.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing and communications professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED