Philanthropy Operations Intern - Hybrid
About The Position
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), a nonprofit biomedical research organization, is looking for summer interns to join its Advancement Operations team. This is a hybrid opportunity based in New York City. Learn from experienced prospect research and advancement services professionals about how to conduct prospect research and perform wealth analysis to expand fundraising capacity. Gain an understanding of the sophisticated correlation between data management and analytics and strategic decision-making. Advancement Services, Prospect Research and Advancement Analytics are the foundation to successful fundraising operations for nonprofits. Join the dynamic Advancement team at JAX. About Your JAX Internship Experience Join peers selected from educational institutions across the country for a summer of professional growth and career exploration. As a JAX Intern you will receive a dedicated mentor in your department and connect with your fellow interns through JAX-sponsored activities. Internship Duration: July through November 2026 The intern hired into this role will work a hybrid schedule. Preferably 1 day per week onsite at the NYSCF location in NYC.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled undergraduate at an accredited institution.
- Comfort working with online resources and learning new applications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel.
- Detail-orientated, dedicated to accuracy, and a tolerance for repetitive work.
- Experience working effectively independently to contribute to team success.
- Self-motivated, naturally curious and enthusiastic to learn.
- A high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information is expected.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Advancement Operations team with priority data management and enhancement projects after the recent merger of the two databases into one unified platform.
- Utilize prospect research resources to assist in event research and new prospect identification processes; aid in data entry stemming from research exercises
- Provide program support in the areas of donor relations and engagement, events, prospect research, and data and gift management leading up to the JAX-NYSCF Gala in November
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $19-$22/hour
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
