The Trust Interns play an important role in the day-to-day programmatic operations of the organization that will support efforts to raise funds and awareness for the critical needs of the National Mall.
The Interns will support several key functions of the organizations including Donor Cultivation & Stewardship, Government Affairs, Special Events, Volunteer Engagement and Marketing & Communications.
Interns will have the opportunity to learn and apply their skills to the activities to help the Trust achieve its annual goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Donor Research, cultivation and stewardship
- Research & writing briefs
- Data inputting and updating as relevant
- Learn and utilize the Salesforce donor management software
- Government Affairs
- Schedule meetings and logistics with congressional offices and local government officials
- Prepare bios and prep materials for meetings and events
- Prepare and send letters and conduct follow up calls to secure Congressional Honorary Host Committee
- Monitor policy issues and legislative news
- Special Events
- Prepare and send materials to select stakeholders
- Assist with fulfillment of sponsor benefits
- Assist with confirming logistics and execution of event plans for a variety of special events and tours
- Volunteer Engagement
- Assist with logistical details of volunteer service days
- Assist with logistics and outreach for the Volunteers in Park program with the National Park Service
- Social Media and Marketing
- Research and tracking social platforms
- Writing briefs and content for social platforms
- Assist with website updates
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle multiple projects simultaneously, as well as contribute as a team player
- Have a positive attitude, supportive and engaging personality and are eager to contribute to a small and hard-working team
- Can demonstrate proficient use of MS Office applications
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Spring Internship_ Your Name” in the subject line. Please submit all materials in one document in PDF format if possible.