GBH Beacon Circle Major Annual Fund Internship - Fall 2024
GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The GBH Development Division plays a vital role in helping to finance broadcast, video, digital, and audio programs, including some of the premier and most celebrated dramas, investigative journalism, innovative documentaries and podcasts, and other local and national programming in the public media system. The Beacon Circle team is focused on raising unrestricted support for GBH from annual fund donors giving $2,400 or more. In addition to executing a robust set of solicitations, the Beacon Circle programs an array of events and communications to strengthen supporters’ loyalty and signal how important and appreciated they are for their contributions.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Development Intern works closely with the Beacon Circle, CAI, and Special Events teams to support a range of activities relating to the major annual donor experience at GBH. He/She/They will have the unique opportunity to learn about the dynamic facets of major annual fundraising at a large public media organization and will also benefit from the knowledge of intersecting teams in the development division such as Operations, Major Gifts, Prospect Management, Board Relations and Foundation Development, as they relate to major annual giving. The Development Intern is expected to have an interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor relations and/or communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and develop ideas for patron program communications and marketing
- Draft, edit, and/or format letters, proposals, emails, event assets and other correspondence
- Assist with the organization and execution of print mailings
- Assist with Beacon Circle web and social media content curation
- Assist with the facilitation of volunteer committee activities
- Attend weekly in-person team meetings, currently on Tuesdays but subject to change
- Prepare final project documentation and presentation at internship conclusion
- Support special events and board meetings as needed, may ask for availability outside typical 9am-5pm work hours
SKILL SET
- Strong writing, editing and research skills
- Comfort working on multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
- Experience navigating data and spreadsheets
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and flexibility
- Attention to detail and organization
- Do you have skills not listed above that make you uniquely qualified? Let us know.
JOB STATUS
Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time 20 hours)
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative arenas.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
- Internship dates: September 16th to December 6th
- Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
- Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.
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GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process Assistance
GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.