Title: Philanthropic-Fundraising Event Intern

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Hiring Range: 13.50

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Development

The Development team at JYF is largely responsible for the fundraising efforts in support of the non-profit arm of the Foundation.

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization for charitable and educational purposes in support of the Foundation’s programs and its museums, Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. The JYF, Inc. cultivates donors, expands funding, contributes to program development and stewards resources to strengthen the Foundation’s museums.

Job Duties

The Philanthropy-Fundraising Intern will assist Development staff with planning and executing our fundraising event, Legacy and Liberty.  Further, the successful candidate will assist with researching new and potential donors while also helping create new and meaningful donor experiences that support our mission.  These projects will include a great deal of logistics and collaboration with internal departments, staff, donors and volunteers, as well as outside vendors.   

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of databases
• Familiarity with internet research
• Any prior event experience a plus
• Strong communication and public engagement skills to include; written, oral and active listening.
  
  

Additional Considerations

Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed at least 1 year in a higher education or a skilled trade or a tech program.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Raeven Chatman

Phone: 757-253-4302

Email: Raeven.chatman@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.