Summer Internship with the Charleston Parks Conservancy
Mission of the Charleston Parks Conservancy: The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a charitable organization with a mission to inspire the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and together create stunning public spaces and a strong community.
General Statement of the Position: The Olmsted Intern, so named to honor the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and his contribution to creating America’s great parks, will serve an integral part of the Conservancy’s staff in summer 2018. Under direct supervision of the Director of Development and Annual Giving Manager, the intern will assist the Development and Marketing team and participate in special projects related to development, communications and marketing for the Conservancy.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with a summer-long research project as well as day-to-day activities of Annual Giving programs, including Bench Dedication and online giving
- Assists with research and planning to support donor cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship strategies and special events
- Perform thorough research of future revenue generating programs
- Assists with event sponsor relations, including ongoing communications and donor stewardship (thank you notes, special events, phone calls)
- Researches, and drafts online content (social media, website) pertaining to the Conservancy mission, events, marketing campaigns, and other issues determined by Conservancy staff
- Assists with event planning and marketing campaigns
- Visits parks, attends events, participates in Conservancy meetings and programs
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to learn basic use of database and content management systems
- Strong organizational and planning skills, great attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Apple products
- Interest in public parks, urban greenspaces, nonprofit organizations, nonprofit development and marketing, event planning
Potential Learning Outcomes:
- Nonprofit Management
- Donor Development
- Event Planning/Logistics
- Database Management
*There will be some travel required to various parks throughout the City of Charleston. Please have a valid SC driver’s license and general knowledge of the Charleston peninsula, James Island, and West Ashley.
*37.5 to 40 hours/week
*10-12 Weeks, available May to August, start and end dates negotiable *Stipend available, paid hourly
*Available to current undergraduates
To Apply: If you are interested in gaining great nonprofit experience and valuable skills working with the Charleston Parks Conservancy, please email a cover letter, resume, and at least two professional references to jobs@charlestonparksconservancy.org and include “Olmsted Intern” in the subject line.