Attention UA: The Foundation seeks a summer Development & Engagement Intern! Do you have a passion for community? Want to flex your muscles in communications and fundraising? We've got the paid summer gig for you. This post closes soon. Apply today.
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The Development & Engagement Intern (Intern) assists in all aspects of the Foundation, ensuring a great understanding of non-profit and community foundation management. The Intern joins the Foundation at a pivotal moment in the organization’s history.
In 2024, the Foundation entered year one of a 10-year strategic map, adopting new priorities as grant maker, convener, and community programmer. It continues stewardship efforts of its $8M Bob Crane Community Center Capital Campaign, opened in
Spring 2025. In response to this organization growth, the internship includes tasks related to volunteer management, database integrity, fundraising, stewardship, marketing/communications, and community engagement.
Eligible Candidates
Eligible candidate is a current undergraduate college student; interested in nonprofit management, marketing, communications and/or development. A passion for Upper Arlington is a bonus.
Essential Tasks
Volunteer Management
stewardship activities. Attendance at and administrative support for Board of Trustees meetings; preparation for Board of Trustees participation in
Database Integrity
Assist with implementation of database health check recommendations including, but not limited to, data entry, data cleanup, and data reporting.
Development/Stewardship
Attend donor meetings with Executive Director and/or Community Engagement Manager to steward annual and/or Community Center Capital Campaign support; prepare for and participate in thank you calls and outreach.
Marketing/Communications
Create and recommend 12-month social media marketing calendar; create social media post templates; produce social media content; assist in the development of informational materials; assist with distribution of marketing materials; assist with website content.
Community Engagement
Assist in representing the Foundation at community tabling events; planning for future Fostering a Conversation Series events; assessing the success of Leadership UA 2025; assist with UA Authors Series event
Miscellaneous
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
150 Hour Stipend: $2,500
Start Date: ASAP; End Date: TBD
Work Space: hybrid in-person and remote position
Located at the Bob Crane Community Center, 3200 Tremont Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
Interested applicants:
Email cover letter and resume to
Jessica Grisez, Executive Director, jessica@uacommunityfoundation.com
Questions: 614.451.0700