19 Clarendon Street Boston, MA 02116 www.bostonballet.org
Date Posted: January 31, 2019
Region: Eastern Massachusetts
Category: Development/Fundraising
Type:Intern
Development interns will work on a large number of changing projects that support the institutional team’s fundraising and cultivation efforts. Will focus primarily on corporate and institutional fundraising and sales efforts. Tasks may include research, development and preparation of solicitation materials, database work, mailings, preparation for and support during special events, correspondence with Boston Ballet’s boards of Trustees and Overseers, cross-departmental marketing and outreach projects, and general tasks vital to team administration. Interns will receive a broad and comprehensive view of corporate and institutional giving programs.
Must be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate (must be junior or senior) or graduate program
Excellent writing skills
High proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
Proactive, independent work style
Must be very organized with close attention to detail
Must be flexible and open to completing tasks and projects based changing priorities in a fast paced environment
Available 2-3 days per week, for at least half a business day
Available to work some evening events
Proficiency in second language a plus
Arts background not necessary but should have desire to learn more about sponsorship marketing and sales.
Boston Ballet internships are unpaid. Boston Ballet internships are for credit (preferred) or on a volunteer basis.
Send resume and cover letter tointernships@bostonballet.org. IMPORTANT – PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE INTERNSHIP FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL. No phone calls please.