Development and Events Intern

Summary: Save the Boundary Waters is seeking a Development and Events Intern from January through May to assist with our fundraising efforts and events, including our annual Boundary Waters Gala at the Nicollet Island Pavilion on Thursday, May 22. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, large-scale event planning and coordination, and more! Ideal candidates will have an interest in environmental advocacy, event logistics, and fundraising. 

Dates: Approx. January-May 2025

Location: Primarily remote in Minnesota with the preference of being located in the Twin Cities 

Compensation: $15 an hour, 10/hrs per week January-March, 15/hrs per week in April and May

Supervised By: Amy Yoelin, Development Officer

Application Due: December 15, 2024

Primary duties include, but are not limited to: 

Event Assistance

• Work with the Development team to plan our Boundary Waters Gala, which has over 400 attendees
• Attend weekly gala planning meetings to learn about all aspects of planning our Gala, including logistics, budget, communications, and more
• Collaborate with the Development Officer on silent auction solicitation strategy, which  includes over 100 items and raises over $25,000
• Ensure all silent auction donations are entered into our database (EveryAction) promptly and accurately
• Assist with event logistics including the silent auction, day-of set-up and take down, guest check-in, check-out, etc.
• Attend the Boundary Waters Gala on Thursday, May 22 in Minneapolis (expected to work this entire day)
• Assist with post-event logistics including coordinating efficient distribution of auction items to winning bidders
• Provide support for additional fundraising and community outreach events as needed

Development

• Explore alternative revenue sources: give-back programs, corporate partnerships, peer-to-peer opportunities, grant research, events, etc. 
• Work with the Development Officer on a fundraising campaign including strategy, content development, execution, and analysis
• Participate in fundraising team meetings to help plan and execute fundraising campaigns and activities throughout the duration of the internship
• Have an opportunity to learn about fundraising strategy, grants, data analysis, event planning, and more!
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills or Qualifications: 

• Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Creative
• Flexible
• Willingness to learn
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Interest in non-profit, conservation work/passion for the Boundary Waters 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice

Requirements:

• Access to reliable, steady Internet
• Your own laptop
• Ability to travel to events (miles reimbursed)
• Availability to work 10-15 hours per week between 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday 
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends