Donor Relations Intern

Job Title: Donor Relations Intern
May 30 through August 16 – Summer 2024
Classification: Non-exempt
$14.60 per hour
Reports to: Annual Fund Director
Job Description (PDF)

Position Overview

The Donor Relations Intern works within the Development Department and reports to the Director of the Annual Fund.

The primary responsibility of the Donor Relations Intern is to assist in the stewardship of donors at all levels within Annual Giving. This includes working closely with the Annual Fund Director on recognition events and various cultivation activities that occur during the summer season. Depending on time and initiative, this position may also do work related to other aspects of Development specifically the Annual Fund.

Specific Responsibilities

• Act as one of the primary liaisons to donors: answer questions, and handle issues related to donor benefits.
• Oversee the mailing of invitations to donor-related events including luncheons, dinners, dress rehearsals and master classes.
• Manage and track sign-ups for all “donor benefits” in Opera’s database (Tessitura).
• Staff and assist in all appropriate Development-related events throughout the summer, specially those during Donor Week (July 29 – August 2, 2024).
• Assist with the organization of several cultivation events.
• Update and clarify materials of or related to donor benefits within the Annual Fund.

Requirements and Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a proactive and independent work style while also being a strong team-player. In addition, she/he will display excellent inter-personal skills, sound judgment, a flexible (can-do) attitude and the ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Computer skills with Windows-based environment required (including Word and Excel); familiarity with relational database preferred. Fundraising knowledge a plus.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The fundamental job requirements are included, and these are the essential job functions. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The Santa Fe Opera has an industry-wide reputation as an excellent employer, providing rewarding opportunities amid a setting of great natural beauty. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Santa Fe Opera celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, political affiliation or philosophy. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Santa Fe Opera has implemented a mandatory COVID vaccination policy, which requires employees/interns to be fully vaccinated against COVID to perform work for the company or have been approved for an accommodation based on disability or sincerely held religious belief. Employees will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and a booster.