Job Number: REQ_0000064919
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Reporting to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and working closely with the Assistant Director of Stewardship and the Development Assistant, as well as other partners, this intern will:
- Managing student scholarship bio forms - create form, collect responses and design reports
- Creating 'Where Are They Now' reports for scholarship donors
- Assisting donors with the creation of their Legacy Statements
- Assist with the creation of personalized donor impact reports and other stewardship materials
- Assist with writing major gift proposals, acknowledgement letters, etc.
- Local prospect/donor visits with gift officers
- Assist with the planning of stewardship & alumni events
The successful candidate will possess:
- A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
- A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
- A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.
Successful completion of standard background checks is required.
Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations
If you believe in the power of higher education-and philanthropy-to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.
This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
University Park, PA
