Classification: Internship, Hybrid (25% remote, 75% onsite)
Reports to: Development & Donor Relations Manager
Salary: $19.00 per hour, 10-15 hours per week
Job Summary:
The Development and Donor Relations Intern is responsible for assisting the Development & Donor Relations Manager with a broad range of projects to reach organizational fundraising goals and further NRF’s mission driven initiatives. Through donor research, communications, fundraising campaign and special events management, the intern will promote NRF donor cultivation and stewardship. This is a project-based position, with up to 15 hours per week (depending on the scheduling needs of the candidates and NRF) for a period of 10 weeks (with the opportunity to extend).
About NRF:
The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is a non-profit organization established by philanthropist Doris Duke in 1968 to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of 18th and 19th century Newport. NRF promotes economic and community restoration through historic preservation initiatives like Keeping History Above Water, which addresses the impact of sea-level rise on the built environment in the wake of climate change, and the Historic Trades Initiative, which harnesses the knowledge of local specialists to train the next generation of preservation craftspeople. In addition to a collection of more than 70 colonial houses, now rented to tenant stewards, NRF operates properties that are open to the public —including Rough Point, the Newport home of Doris Duke, and The Vernon House, a site of expansive storytelling, contemporary dialogue, and preservation trades skill-building.
About the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards:
The Doris Duke Preservation Awards are a collaboration of the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The awards celebrate individuals for preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects and educational activities that help protect the historic sites, landscapes, and overall character of the community. The awards are juried by representatives from the Newport Restoration Foundation, the City of Newport, and individuals involved in local preservation practice. Award winners are recognized at the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards ceremony, a signature celebration that takes place annually on the first Friday of September at Rough Point Museum in Newport.
Specific Responsibilities:
The Development & Donor Relations Intern will work with and under the guidance of the Development & Donor Relations Manager to ensure coordination of fundraising efforts, donor communications and event planning. It is anticipated that the intern will be onsite for the majority of the internship.
- Assist with the management of fundraising campaigns.
- Update donor, contact, and sponsor information.
- Create personalized communications with donors including thank you letters.
- Assist with identifying prospective grants, foundations and individual donors through research.
- Track corporate and individual support.
- Assist with event planning and management of the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, including creation of sponsorship materials, coordination of invitation list, maintaining sponsorship & guest lists, collection of sponsorship materials and logos, special needs, etc.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Development & Donor Relations Manager as needed.
Qualifications:
- Desire to work in and support the cultural heritage community.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Coursework in communications and marketing a plus.
- Must possess strong computer knowledge and own a personal laptop computer.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills. The ability and comfort to reach out to potential donors and sponsors, via email or telephone
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative setting.
- A team player who is capable of collaborating across NRF departments
The job description is meant to outline the role but not define potential candidates. If you do not meet all the qualifications but are enthusiastic about the work of NRF and this position, please apply!
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and résumé to Sue Battle, Development and Donor Relations Manager via email: SBattle@NewportRestoration.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a flexible start date.
