TO APPLY
Please submit the following materials to :
- Your resume with references included.
- Your cover letter.
- Applications will be accepted until August 21.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
This position is a temporary, part-time, paid internship at Connected Lane County. The Donor Communications Intern supports Connected Lane County’s fundraising and stewardship efforts by helping ensure donors feel informed, appreciated, and connected to our impact. This role combines administrative support, communications, and light relationship-building to strengthen donor engagement and community connections.
To maximize the learning experience and enable interns to take on increasingly meaningful projects, we are seeking candidates who can commit to two consecutive academic terms, approximately six months.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with donor stewardship through thank-you communications, mailings, and outreach.
- Maintain accurate donor records, gift tracking, and reports in the organization's CRM.
- Support fundraising campaigns, donor communications, newsletters, and impact stories.
- Capture photos and create content for fundraising, marketing, and donor engagement.
- Assist with community events, tabling, donor tours, and post-event follow-up.
- Research prospective sponsors and support outreach to businesses, donors, and community partners.
- Compile and summarize program and survey data to support impact reporting.
- Prepare outreach materials and provide general administrative support for development activities.
- Collaborate with staff to support fundraising initiatives and strengthen donor engagement.
- Some evening/weekend availability for events may be requested
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Coursework, volunteer experience, campus leadership, or previous internships relevant to the position are encouraged but not required.
- Demonstrated interest in youth development, nonprofit work, workforce development, or a related field is preferred.
- We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and recognize that valuable skills and experience can be gained through many different pathways.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, or communications
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Comfort with Google Workspace; experience with CRM systems is a plus
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Professional Development Opportunities:
- Contribute to the planning and execution of Connected Lane County's year-end fundraising campaign, dedicated to our new Youth HUB in downtown Eugene.
- Support peer-to-peer fundraising efforts through the Eugene Marathon's Run for a Reason program.
- Contribute to donor-focused communications, including impact stories, email newsletter content, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
- Gain hands-on experience using nonprofit CRM and data management systems, including Bloomerang Fundraising and Bonterra Apricot.
- Learn how fundraising, marketing, and storytelling work together to engage donors and increase financial support.
- Build a portfolio of published communications and fundraising projects that can be shared with future employers or included in resumes and job applications.
- Opportunities to attend internal team meetings, all-staff meetings, and organization-wide events to learn how different departments collaborate.
- Opportunities to participate in team-building activities, youth events, staff celebrations, and social events, such as potlucks.
- Opportunities to attend and represent Connected Lane County at community meetings, partner events, and outreach activities that promote our mission and programs.
WORKING AT CONNECTED LANE COUNTY
We are committed to creating a work environment and culture where our team members grow and thrive. Our team works hard every day to directly impact the lives of youth in Lane County. While much of our work is conducted from computer displays that require repetitive motions, employees may frequently be required to support program events and activities that include bending, reaching, standing, interacting with youth and volunteers, lifting/moving heavy objects, driving to-and-from events, and more.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Connected Lane County is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. Data shows diverse teams are innovative, make better decisions, and are better able to engage employees. We are committed to hiring people who bring new perspectives and experiences to our team. Connected Lane County does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
ABOUT CONNECTED LANE COUNTY
Are you excited by the opportunity to work on a passionate and dynamic team? At Connected Lane County, we connect youth and young adults with resources beyond the classroom. From hands-on training, paid learning experiences, and real-world internships, we prepare the next generation. Our programs focus on providing STEM education, resource navigation, career connections, and accelerated career pathways that provide young people with the tools they need to succeed in their transition into adulthood.
We're looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team. Our team values creative thinking, problem-solving, relationship building, and adaptability. Would you like to join us? Learn more about Connected Lane County at connectedlane.org.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
