Development Internships at Graywolf Press
Development interns will work closely with the Development Associate and the Managing and Development Director in the ongoing work of a small development office. While assisting with a wide range of fundraising projects and working with a broad group of people, interns will gain substantial hands-on experience and specific training in all aspects of nonprofit development, while also gaining a good understanding of nonprofit literary publishing.
Interns’ responsibilities will include:
• A commitment to work twenty hours per week for four months.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the organization’s donor database by generating reports, updating constituent records, troubleshooting, etc.
• Assisting with the design, copy writing, and production of donor and member materials and ongoing correspondence.
• Conducting prospect research and analysis to support solicitation strategies.
• Providing logistic and clerical support for regular board and national council member meetings. Duties include, but not limited to: assembling materials and follow-up information; coordinating event logistics; assisting with data entry, mailings, and other correspondence.
• Providing logistic and clerical support for a calendar of small donor events hosted in the Twin Cities and across the country prior, during (when local) and after events. Duties include, but not limited to: designing event invitations; preparing mailings; working with outside vendors; helping to coordinate hospitality and presentation of events.
• Providing substantial research and recommendations regarding key projects.
• Development administrative work (copying, filing, and other support tasks).
• Assisting the development staff as needed.
Qualified candidates will be/have:
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
• The ability to coordinate and complete special projects and routine tasks efficiently.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in database management (knowledge of DonorPro preferred), Microsoft office, and mail merges.
• The ability to work independently and with others – especially volunteers, donors, and vendors.
• Dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• A passion for publishing and a knowledge of contemporary literature and Graywolf titles (preferred).
Graywolf Press offers ongoing unpaid internships designed to expose qualified applicants to editorial, marketing, and development work, and other aspects of the publishing industry. Graywolf is an independent, nonprofit literary press dedicated to the creation and promotion of thoughtful and imaginative contemporary literature essential to a vital and diverse culture.
We offer six internships per session: two marketing internships, two development internships, and two editorial internships. The internships are intended for those who are serious about pursuing these particular fields, and the acceptance process will be highly selective. Please apply for only one internship at a time, and indicate in your cover letter whether or not you might be available for a different department. Benefits of an internship at Graywolf include a great hands-on learning experience at a well-established nonprofit arts organization, a flexible schedule, and free books. College credit is also available.
Interested applicants must be in the third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree. Higher level applicants are welcome. The development internship requires a commitment of twenty hours per week for a period of four months. Internships must be scheduled during Graywolf’s operating hours (9 AM through 5 PM, Monday through Friday). We structure our internships around the academic calendar, with three sessions per year: Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter as attachments to:
wolves@graywolfpress.org
Please use the subject line “Internship Application” and address your applications to Steve Woodward.
Please submit resumes and cover letters according to the following schedule:
Winter/Spring internships: resumes accepted between September 1st and November 15th of the previous year.
Summer internships: resumes accepted between February 15th and March 15th. (Please note: Since summer internships are particularly competitive, consider applying for a winter/spring or fall internship if you can.)
Fall internships: resumes accepted between June 1st and July 20th.
