The selected candidate will assist the Aquarium development and membership staff with daily activities. As a support staff person, this individual will assist in the areas of annual programs, corporate memberships, individual memberships, major gifts, corporations & foundations, and development services. Candidate should be creative, energetic, organized and possess strong writing skills as well as knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with the fulfillment and promotion of Aquarium memberships
- Assist with the planning and facilitation of promotions and special events
- Conduct research, gather information on similar institutions, companies, individuals, and foundations, or speakers for the Aquarium lecture series
- Assist grant writers with researching foundations, calling funders to obtain grant application guidelines and funding priorities, as well as prioritizing grant prospects
- Coordinate and assemble mailings for corporate membership promotional materials
- Create customer satisfaction/facility surveys for corporate and individual memberships
- Provide database management support including database entry
- Respond to corporate and individual member inquiries through telephone or written correspondence
- Perform special projects to be determined by the development and membership staff and other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in marketing, communication, public relations, development or a related field.
- Must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within the selected term.
How to Apply:
Access the internship application. A complete application includes contact information, answers to brief statements listed, a resume with two references listed, and a copy of college transcript. Complete applications should be sent to National Aquarium in Baltimore-Internships, Pier 3/501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing; November 1 for winter and spring terms; March 1 for summer term; and May 1 for fall term.
For more information contact the National Aquarium in Baltimore's Internship Coordinator at intern@aqua.org or call 410-576-3888.
