OPPORTUNITY:This is an off-campus Federal Work-Study position for currently enrolled students, providing administrative support.
Job Location: Junior Achievement of Dallas, 3000 Pegasus Park Dr. Suite 720 Dallas, TX 75247
Hours: 15-25 hours per week, Hybrid role
Community: Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development & Events Intern to support the Development team with event coordination, donor engagement activities, and administrative support.
This internship offers students hands-on experience working within a nonprofit development department while assisting with fundraising events, donor communications, and community engagement efforts. The intern will gain exposure to nonprofit operations, event planning, and project coordination while supporting initiatives that help advance JA Dallas' mission of preparing young people for success in a global economy.
Interns should be comfortable working in a professional office environment and supporting on-site events when needed. Some evening events may occur during the internship period depending on the development calendar.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Planning & Coordination
Assist with planning and preparation for donor, sponsor, and volunteer eventsHelp track RSVPs and event registrationsPrepare event materials such as name badges, agendas, and check-in sheetsAssist with event logistics and coordination on event daysSupport post-event follow-up and documentation
Donor & Sponsor Support
Assist with organizing donor and sponsor informationHelp prepare donor communication materials and sponsorship packetsSupport the Development team with basic donor engagement activities
Administrative & Project Support
Assist with maintaining spreadsheets and tracking event detailsHelp prepare presentations or event-related materialsSupport development-related projects as assignedAssist with general administrative tasks as needed
Marketing & Communications Support
Assist with creating simple marketing materials using Canva or similar toolsSupport event promotion and communication efforts when applicableAssist with organizing event photos or recap materials
Learning OpportunitiesThrough this internship, students will gain experience in:
Nonprofit fundraising and development operationsEvent planning and coordinationDonor and sponsor engagement strategiesProject management and administrative coordinationProfessional communication in a nonprofit environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be an enrolled student at DeVry/Keller.High School diploma or equivalent.Must be a current student in good standing and possess a GPA of 2.0 or higher.Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.FWS fund eligible.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-directed, motivated individuals.People who sit around, waiting to be told what to do will not do well in this environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current college student (DeVry University or similar program)Interest in Development / Education / Nonprofit / Business, etc.Strong communication and organizational skillsWillingness to learn and take initiativeBasic familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace