Special Events Intern

The Children's Museum Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Children’s Museum of Houston is seeking a current college student, graduate student, or recent college graduate for a year-round paid Development Special Events internship. The intern provides database, research, administrative, and event-planning support to the Development Special Events team and gains hands-on experience supporting fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Events include the annual gala, Friends & Families Luncheon, Randy Allen Spring Golf Classic, Sporting Clays Tournament, Fort Bend Brunch, and other donor and fundraising events. The internship offers practical experience in fundraising, philanthropy, special event planning, donor relations, auction procurement, and nonprofit operations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to learn about nonprofit fundraising in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Children’s Museum Houston’s mission is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston. The Museum serves more than 900,000 participants annually through its Museum, Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, and outreach locations across Greater Houston.

Requirements

• Be a current college student or recent college graduate; graduate students are also eligible.
• Strong writing and research abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Ability to reach out to previous sponsors by phone and email.
• Desire to learn more about fundraising and philanthropy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research potential businesses to solicit for auction item donations for the annual gala.
• Solicit businesses by email and phone for auction and raffle item donations.
• Assist development staff with entering data into the donor database.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external use.
• Assist development staff in planning donor events and other activities.
• Maintain donor files and other development materials.
• Attend department and staff meetings.
• Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Hands-on experience in fundraising, philanthropy, special event planning, donor relations, auction procurement, and nonprofit operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed