Intern, Membership (Summer 2026)

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS • Vienna, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Be an integral part of Wolf Trap’s Annual Giving program, joining a dynamic team that manages individual membership (gifts up to $25,000). Get hands-on experience planning and participating in stewardship and cultivation events, creating solicitation and stewardship materials, and assisting with benefit fulfillment, including providing excellent customer service by phone, in writing, and in person. Assist with preparation for cultivation and stewardship events for members and sponsors Research prospective donors Produce content for donor communication and My Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap’s members-only website Record and manage information in fundraising database Assist donors with questions regarding membership benefits Manage logistics of the Encore Circle Lounge, Wolf Trap’s VIP lounge (summer only)

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
• 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 with preparation for cultivation and stewardship events for members and sponsors
• Research prospective donors
• Produce content for donor communication and My Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap’s members-only website
• Record and manage information in fundraising database
• Assist donors with questions regarding membership benefits
• Manage logistics of the Encore Circle Lounge, Wolf Trap’s VIP lounge (summer only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees