About
Shelby Farms Park and Greenline are managed and operated by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. Our vision is to give rise to a celebrated 21st century park that defines and shapes a great city.
Title: Development Intern
Supervisor: Caleb Tinkle, Senior Manager of Development
Purpose: To assist the Development team, including fundraising and corporate sponsorship recruitment
Hours and duration of internship: As assigned by University requirements
Brief position summary: The Developments Intern will act in an ‘assistant’ role to the Development team
Responsibilities:
Assists in planning and executing Development goals
Recruits and organizes Sponsors and Sponsor information
Occasional events to be worked on Saturdays and Sundays, which will be clearly planned
Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft office (excel, word, etc.)
Driver’s license & personal vehicle
Sales experience
People/conversational skills
Intermediate to advanced organizational skills
Advanced writing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects as needed
Able to work in fast paced environment at times
Ability to learn sponsor prospecting and cultivation
This internship will take place from end of May to the beginning of August - exact schedules will be determined between intern and supervisor.