Summary:
The Development intern is an integral part of the External Relations team at Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM). The Intern performs and coordinates a wide variety of administrative support functions of the Development Department.

Please note: Applicants may be asked to submit a writing sample as part of the application process.

Learning Opportunities:

• Learn first-hand of the operations of a museum development department, including its internal and external communications, donor moves management, event planning and logistics, and information capture.
• Develop research, outreach, database and writing skills through a variety of practical applications. 
•  Learn to update and maintain documentation in Raiser’s Edge, SharePoint, and traditional filing systems.
• Learn to contribute to event planning and logistics efforts.
• Learn project management skills.

Suggested Activities:

• Prepare special reports and summaries. Compile and produce departmental reports.
• Research and report on prospective donors.
• Data capture and management in development database, Raiser’s Edge.
• Assist in donor stewardship, particularly sponsorship fulfillment, corporate member fulfillment, and basic funder reporting.
• Maintain department master calendar.
• Compose and prepare routine correspondence.
• Prepare copies of correspondence, reports, or other printed materials.
• May assist with tracking project timelines.
• Special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Special Skills:

• Ability to display confidence in interfacing with department members and EMP|SFM team members, as well as act as an ambassador of EMP|SFM.
• Senior level and Masters students encouraged to apply.