About the role#
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is looking for a Marketing and Development intern to join our team. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit development, event planning, communications, and grant research. You will help advance our mission by supporting fundraising, community outreach, and donor engagement efforts.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning and execution of the Black and Gold Gala by researching vendors, sponsors, and auction items.
- Manage donor and vendor contact lists, draft solicitation emails, and track event-related data.
- Coordinate in-kind donations, prepare auction displays, and assist with event logistics and materials.
- Conduct grant prospect research and help maintain our grant language library.
- Create content for social media platforms and the quarterly e-newsletter.
- Research and write blog posts for our website.
- Conduct outreach calls for our Adoption Services, Pediatric Specialty Hospital, and Child's Way programs.
- Assist with community outreach events and the volunteer program.
- Maintain records for donations, events, and general outreach activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Relevant coursework or experience in these areas.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and good organizational habits.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with social media platforms is preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A desire to serve children and families through nonprofit work.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Terms: This is an unpaid, rolling internship.
About The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is a nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1893, it focuses on the health and well-being of infants and children. The organization operates a pediatric specialty hospital, adoption services, and a daycare for medically fragile children. It employs 117 people and provides on-site housing for families.
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