Marketing & Development Intern (unpaid)

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

11h

About The Position

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Marketing and Development intern as a key member of our team. The Marketing and Development Intern will support the organization's fundraising, marketing, community outreach, grant development, and donor engagement efforts. This hands-on internship provides valuable experience in nonprofit development, event planning, communications, grant research and prospecting, volunteer engagement, and social media marketing while helping advance the mission of The Children's Home of Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact on children and families. They should be committed to producing high-quality, meaningful work and eager to learn in a collaborative nonprofit environment.

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
Relevant coursework or experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, marketing, communications, journalism, or other related courses.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Passion for serving children and families through nonprofit work

Nice To Haves

Experience with social media platforms is preferred

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of The Children’s Home’s Black and Gold Gala
Research and organize potential auction items, vendors, sponsors, event partners, and in-kind donation opportunities
Build and maintain contact lists for donors and vendors
Draft and send auction item solicitation emails
Procure, coordinate, track, and steward in-kind donations for the gala
Track responses, donations, commitments, follow-up activities, and event-related data using spreadsheets and tracking tools
Collect, organize, and prepare auction item information, including descriptions, photos, logos, and other content needed for event programs and auction platforms
Assist with creating auction baskets and displays
Prepare and organize event materials and supplies, including signage, name tags, guest packets, auction displays, and event collateral
Support final event logistics, timelines, checklists, and event space preparation
Conduct foundation and grant prospect research
Assist with grant prospecting efforts and the development of grant funding pipelines
Help create and maintain a grant language library, including collecting, organizing, and updating organizational narratives, program descriptions, outcomes, statistics, and commonly used proposal language to support future grant applications
Support development of marketing and communications materials
Assist with creating content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
Help produce the organization's quarterly e-newsletter
Research and draft blog posts for The Children's Home website
Conduct outreach calls supporting Adoption Services, the Pediatric Specialty Hospital, and Child's Way® programs
Assist in planning and coordinating community outreach events
Support the volunteer program as needed
Assist with general development and marketing projects
Maintain organized records related to events, donations, and outreach activities
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned