Job Description Summary:

About Us
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are renowned institutions committed to advancing scientific knowledge, engineering innovation, and medical research. We are pleased to offer an exceptional Summer Internship opportunity exclusively for motivated undergraduate students. Our mission is to provide you with an immersive experience, working alongside experts, contributing to impactful projects, and gaining insights into supporting science, engineering, and medicine.

Job Summary
The Office of Development (OD) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and creative summer college hire to assist with researching and building donor profiles and mapping relationships; interviewing donors and writing donor stories for use on the OD website and in other materials; and in coalescing and analyzing program data for use in presenting to volunteers. The temporary hire will complete a culminating project on a contemporary topic such as best practices in impact reporting, alumni networking, or AI in fundraising, which will help inform the work of the OD going forward.

Job Description:

Benefits

Immersive experience working on influential projects for a prestigious non-partisan organization.
Mentorship from renowned and experienced experts.
Exposure to state-of-the-art fundraising and donor engagement methodologies.
Networking opportunities with fellow interns, distinguished professionals, and thought leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Attend professional development courses and social events with interns from other departments.
Attend technical workshops, seminars, and other convenings hosted by National Research Council divisions.
Attend and participate in Office of Development staff, fundraising strategy, and event planning meetings.
Complete a culminating project that aligns with your interest and the mission of the Office of Development with the guidance of your supervisor. Project topics could include best practices in impact reports, alumni networks, and AI in fundraising. Give presentation to OD staff and at intern event at end of internship period.
Assist in preparing for and executing duties for the Climate Summit to be held in late July and an associated donor event to be held at the NAS Building and other summer events as needed.
Conduct research in order to build donor profiles and relationship maps useful in donor engagement and strategy and other tasks assigned by the research team.
Assist with donor stewardship activities such as mailing donors medals, statuettes, and plaques.
Interview donors and write donor stories for use on OD website and in other materials.
Accompany OD fundraising staff on local and remote donor meetings and assist with follow-up.
Assist the planned giving team with coalescing and analyzing data and using it to create compelling presentations for use in volunteer meetings and seminars.
Perform administrative tasks such as word processing, copying, filing, answering and screening calls, and compiling and coordinating mailings.
Create, maintain, and updates records, databases, and files to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Contribute to related duties and special projects as assigned by OD.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Related duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Sills and Abilities

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
Demonstrated academic excellence and a sincere passion for improving the world through evidenced-based science, engineering, and medicine.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media skills desired.
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, communications, and leadership abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with staff and donors.
Preference for part-time work and/or volunteer experience. Fundraising experience a plus.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge. Current enrollment in a relevant STEM, humanities, or business major and/or minor. Preference for rising undergraduate juniors and seniors.

Minimum Experience: None.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to manager/supervisor. Supervisor is available to organize work, set objectives, and to assist in problem resolution. Likely to work with several team members within the department and with employees in other units.

Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity for all, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. The compensation for this position is $18.50 per hour, plus potential overtime.

Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 40%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.

Application Process: Submit your comprehensive application including a resume or CV, a cover letter detailing your interests and motivations related to fundraising and development, and your academic transcripts. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in interviews. We look forward to receiving your application!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.

Job Family:

STFL

Employee Type:

Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

City/State:

Washington, District of Columbia