Internship: GBH Beacon Circle – Spring 2024
GBH is offering a Development Internship that is aimed to provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge about annual fundraising at a large non-profit public media organization.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The GBH Development Division plays a vital role in helping to finance broadcast, video, digital, and audio programs, including some of the premier and most celebrated dramas, investigative journalism, innovative documentaries and podcasts, and other local and national programming in the public media system. The Beacon Circle team is focused on raising unrestricted support for GBH from annual fund donors giving $2,400 or more. In addition to executing a robust set of solicitations, the Beacon Circle programs an array of events and communications to strengthen supporters’ loyalty and signal how important and appreciated they are for their contributions.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Development Intern works closely with the five-person Beacon Circle team and the related Special Events team to support a range of activities relating to the major annual donor experience at GBH. He/She/They will have the unique opportunity to learn about the dynamic facets of major annual fundraising at a large public media organization and will also benefit from the knowledge of intersecting teams in the development division such as Operations, Major Gifts, Prospect Management, Board Relations and Foundation Development, as they relate to major annual giving. The Development Intern is expected to have an interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor relations and/or communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and develop ideas for e-communications
- Draft, edit, and/or format letters, proposals, emails, event assets and other correspondence
- Assist with the organization and execution of print mailings
- Assist with content curation for Beacon Circle social media presence
- Assist with the facilitation of volunteer committee activities
- Support with customer service phone activities
- Special event and board meeting support as needed, may ask for availability outside typical 9am-5pm work hours
SKILL SET
- Strong writing, editing and research skills
- Comfort working on multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience navigating data and spreadsheets
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and flexibility
- Attention to detail and organization
- Do you have skills not listed above that make you uniquely qualified? Let us know.
JOB STATUS
Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time 20 hours)
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
WGBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative arenas.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
- Spring 2024 Internship dates: January 22nd to April 12th
- Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
- Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.
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GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process Assistance
GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.