Arts+ - Philanthropy and Operations Intern

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions • Charlotte, NC

1d • $12 - $12 • Hybrid

About The Position

Arts+ is a music and visual art nonprofit founded in 1969. Its mission is to make outstanding arts education available to students of all ages, skill levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds across the Charlotte region.

The Philanthropy and Operations Intern assists the Associate Executive Director and team, including the Director of Philanthropy and Operations Manager, with departmental activities such as annual fund work, grant writing, donor research, database management, corporate sponsorship, and administrative duties. The position is intended for someone passionate about accessible arts education and interested in a career in the nonprofit sector or fundraising.

This is a hybrid, part-time hourly position requiring 10–15 hours per week and at least one in-person workday per week. Compensation is $12 per hour, and the anticipated term is January through May 2027. COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or currently working toward one.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and content development.
• Commitment to teamwork, accuracy, initiative, and critical thinking.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize workflow.
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Personal commitment to arts education.
• Must be able to work in person at least one day per week.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Concentration in arts administration, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or creative writing.
• Familiarity with relational databases.
• Experience in nonprofit development and knowledge of basic fundraising concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regular donor communications, stewardship, and administrative tasks, including acknowledgment letters, gift entry, and database management.
• Assist with appeals, grants, corporate solicitations, and events.
• Assist with monthly financial reconciliation.
• Provide general operations support, including monitoring and organizing office supply inventory, preparing weekly bank deposits, assisting with board meetings, supporting organization events, and helping with special projects and day-to-day operational needs.
• Interact with board members, donors, faculty, staff, and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern