Description:
The Development Intern will gain insight into the inner workings of a small but active development office, experiencing a variety of tasks related to fundraising.

Under the guidance of the Senior Development Officer, the intern will assist with:

· Member event with an awards component

· Chairman’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony with silent auction

· Annual Breakfast in honor of the Marine Corps

· Monthly membership renewals/mailings

· Year-end fundraising appeals/mailings

Learning Component:

· Event planning

· Donor stewardship and cultivation

· Research skills

· Database software skills

Qualifications:
Internship is open to college and graduate students or post-graduates. Specific work experience or credentials are not required, but a commitment to the work of a development office is necessary.

Other qualifications include:

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

· Ability to commit to a regular work schedule, 2-3 days per week, for a minimum of ½ day at a time

· Ability to participate as part of a team

· Ability to handle confidential material with discretion

· High attention to detail

How To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume via email to getinvolved@usscm.org

Apply by:
August 12, 2016
Salary:
n/a