Marketing, PR & Donor Relations

College Internship

Marketing, PR & Donor Relations comprises two major functions at Mote: Communications and Development. The Communications aspect provides support for research programs, educational offerings, aquarium exhibits, special events, and fundraising efforts. Duties within this arena include pitching stories to media outlets, responding to incoming media requests, updating media databases, monitoring story placements, gathering information for press releases, and assisting with events. Other responsibilities may include assisting with sales calls, distributing collateral materials to community partners, data entry, examining sales trends, assisting with events, and maintaining current communications materials for advertising, public relations, media relations, and promotions. The Development aspect raises funds and provides support for ongoing operations of the laboratory and aquarium. Donor relations responsibilities fall within this category and includes securing private gifts and coordinating all fundraising activities in the name of the organization. This encompasses planned giving, major gifts, special events, corporate sponsorship, membership, grants and individual giving.

Intern responsibilities vary greatly and may include any of the following duties: data entry into Raiser's Edge (our development software), website and newsletter writing, special event organization, donor tours, assistance with revenue generation projects, community relation initiatives and corporate and donor cultivation. Other responsibilities include assisting with sales calls, distributing collateral materials to community partners, data entry, examining sales trends, assisting with events, and maintaining current communications materials for advertising, public relations, media relations, and promotions.

Relevant majors include Sociology, Communications, Humanities, Nonprofit Management, Journalism, Public Relations and Marketing. Junior or senior level college students or graduates preferred. Preferred candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. Work hours are typically 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, though flexibility is required. This internship can be on a part-time schedule with prior approval from the program manager.

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