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Development Intern, Auditorium Theatre
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- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED

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Development Intern, Auditorium Theatre

Roosevelt University -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$17 an hour

Qualifications

Spreadsheets
High school diploma or GED
Data entry
Editing

Full Job Description

Position Title

Development Intern, Auditorium Theatre

Category

Temporary

Position Number

ZH9981

Posting Number

S0001358

Location

Chicago

Open Date

04/06/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Part-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

About The Auditorium

The Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and a leading performing arts venue committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community, and educational programming. We are dedicated to fostering artistic excellence, expanding access to the arts, and supporting the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago. Our team is passionate, mission-driven, and united in the belief that the performing arts can transform communities.

Position Overview

The Auditorium seeks a detail-oriented, curious, and proactive Development Intern to support fundraising operations and donor communications during a high-impact season. This internship offers practical experience across events, data, grant writing, and individual giving within a collaborative fundraising team.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the Development Intern will be able to:

Explain and apply ethical and legal fundraising principles in practical scenarios.
Perform daily fundraising tasks with clarity and confidence
Produce an individual giving appeal and understand basic strategy and segmentation to achieve positive outcomes.
Draft a grant proposal or wrap-up report aligned to funder guidelines and outcomes.
Support a major fundraising event from planning to post-event stewardship.

Logistics & Benefits

Schedule: 15–20 hours/week; some evening or weekend hours required
Work Mode: On-site
Training & Mentorship: Weekly 1:1 check-ins, skill-building sessions, and feedback on writing and data projects.
Professional Development: Opportunity to build portfolio pieces (appeal, proposal/report, SOP excerpts) and receive resume/LinkedIn feedback.

The hourly rate is $17 per hour.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [email protected].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected].

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
Comfort with spreadsheets and data entry
Professionalism, reliability, and ability to manage deadlines
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards in handling donor information.
Availability to work the Center Stage Soirée on August 8 (evening hours required).

Years of Experience Required

3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, or institutional fundraising

Required Education

High School/GED

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

See knowledge, skills and abilities above.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any CRM or database (e.g., Salesforce NPSP, Raiser’s Edge, EveryAction/Bonterra, Neon, Bloomerang, etc.).
Prior exposure to development, events, marketing/communications, or grant writing.
Familiarity with accessibility, inclusive language, and donor-centered communications.
Interest in performing arts and/or architecture.

Equipment Operated

Working Conditions

Standard noise and climate controlled office environment. Job is mostly sedentary and requires frequent use of wrist for typing.

Priority Application Instructions

Please submit the following by May 10

Resume (1 page)
Brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience (max 1 page)
One writing sample (can be any piece of writing that represents your written communication abilities; e.g. creative writing piece, excerpt of academic paper, fundraising-related communications; max 3 pages)

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