Intern, Corporate & Foundation Relations (Spring 2027)

Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after December 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (part-time; 21 hours/week)

PAY RATE: $13.75/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Join in on the excitement of bringing corporate partnerships to life at Wolf Trap. Gain hands-on experience by helping to execute onsite sponsorship activations plan events for regional corporate leadership and assist in delivering excellent customer service to corporate and foundation partners.

• Assist in the planning and execution of onsite summer sponsorship activations (some nights and weekends required; occasional carrying/lifting of up to 25 lbs. with assistance)
• Interact with partners and assist with questions regarding benefits delivering top-notch customer service
• Experience corporate and foundation partner cultivation through attendance at events and partner meetings
• Maintain up-to-date gift and contact records in donor database
• Assist with execution of cultivation and stewardship events
• Support prospect research and pipeline development

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel) experience with Raisers Edge software is helpful but not necessary
• Outstanding writing communication and interpersonal skills
• Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Exceptional customer service skills creativity and initiative
• Some night and evening hours are required for this position

For additional information contact with questions.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator copier printer etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk stoop bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Were pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact . An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Required Experience:

Intern