Intern, Corporate & Foundation Relations (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Join in on the excitement of bringing corporate partnerships to life at Wolf Trap. Gain hands-on experience by helping to execute onsite sponsorship activations, plan events for regional corporate leadership, and assist in delivering excellent customer service to corporate and foundation partners. Assist in the planning and execution of onsite summer sponsorship activations (some nights and weekends required; occasional carrying/lifting of up to 25 lbs. with assistance) Interact with partners and assist with questions regarding benefits, delivering top-notch customer service Experience corporate and foundation partner cultivation through attendance at events and partner meetings Maintain up-to-date gift and contact records in donor database Assist with execution of cultivation and stewardship events Support prospect research and pipeline development
Requirements
- Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser's Edge software is helpful but not necessary
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
- Some night and evening hours are required for this position
- Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
- Graduate students
- Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
- Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
- International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
- Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
- Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently
Nice To Haves
- experience with Raiser's Edge software is helpful but not necessary
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and execution of onsite summer sponsorship activations (some nights and weekends required; occasional carrying/lifting of up to 25 lbs. with assistance)
- Interact with partners and assist with questions regarding benefits, delivering top-notch customer service
- Experience corporate and foundation partner cultivation through attendance at events and partner meetings
- Maintain up-to-date gift and contact records in donor database
- Assist with execution of cultivation and stewardship events
- Support prospect research and pipeline development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
