UA Donor Relations Intern (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

University Advancement is looking for a motivated intern to join the Donor Relations team and contribute to our stewardship initiatives. In this role, you will help ensure donors remain connected to the University and understand how their philanthropic contributions support and strengthen every area of our institution. If you are proactive, skilled in communication and technology, and enthusiastic about UVA, we invite you to apply. This internship will run from June through August 2026, with flexibility around the exact start and end dates. The position pays $19.00 per hour. Standard office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the intern will work 10–15 hours each week. Tasks may be completed either remotely or from our Charlottesville offices. The intern will report directly to the Assistant Director of Donor Relations. We are seeking a candidate with strong writing abilities, solid data management skills, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team on a range of donor stewardship assignments, including scholarship stewardship and endowment reporting.

Requirements

Current undergrad UVA student
Strong writing abilities
Solid data management skills
Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent research, editing, and written communication skills
Comfortable and proficient in handling sensitive data
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Automate
Highly organized and a proactive self-starter
A high level of professionalism
Commitment to meeting deadlines and producing accurate and high-quality work
Attach a current Cover Letter, Resume.

Nice To Haves

Interested in leading and creating projects to meet the needs of the team.
Willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to new technologies and software
Customer-service and community oriented and ready to apply those principles to the University’s donors

Responsibilities

Contribute to stewardship initiatives.
Ensure donors remain connected to the University.
Help donors understand how their philanthropic contributions support and strengthen every area of the institution.
Work on a range of donor stewardship assignments, including scholarship stewardship and endowment reporting.