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Long Blue Line Auction Fundraising Intern

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Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the Auction Fundraising Intern position and how your skills align with our organization's mission.

Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title Long Blue Line Auction Fundraising Intern
Unit Name Office of Development & Alumni
Salary Grade Student (Institutional)
Number of Months Student Worker
Full-time or Part-time Part-Time
Hours per week 10-15
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment
Essential Duties
  • Assist in the planning and organization of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Association (Â鶹ÊÓƵAA) fundraising auctions, including acquiring auction items, coordinating logistics, and managing event materials.
  • Conduct research to identify potential donors, sponsors, and auction items to enhance event offerings.
  • Collaborate with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Office of Development and Alumni team, and the Â鶹ÊÓƵAA Special Events Committee to create promotional materials for auctions, including social media content, and email campaigns.
  • Support the development of auction catalogs and item descriptions, ensuring accuracy and appeal to potential bidders.
  • Assist during auction events by managing auction items, facilitating bidder inquiries, and supporting the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Special Events Committee as needed
  • Aid in post-event activities, including donor acknowledgments, data entry, shipping items, and event evaluation.
  • May include some auction wrap up responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy in donor communications and event materials.
  • Maintain professionalism, adhering to Â鶹ÊÓƵ policies and ethical standard while upholding confidentiality to ensure the protection and security of sensitive donor information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with fundraising software, social media content creation, graphic design, or databases is a plus.
  • Passion for our organization’s mission and a desire to contribute to fundraising efforts.
Job Description Summary
As an Auction Fundraising Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our fundraising efforts by assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of auction events. This internship offers hands-on experience in event management, donor relations, and fundraising strategies within a dynamic and impactful organization.
  • Hands-on experience in fundraising and event management within a nonprofit environment.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
  • Networking opportunities with donors, sponsors, and industry professionals.
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a noble cause.
Hours of Availability
Background Check Statement
Requisition Detail Information

Open Date 06/12/2026
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the Auction Fundraising Intern position and how your skills align with our organization’s mission.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Student workers are required to be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the semester in which they work. Registration in less than 6 hours at Â鶹ÊÓƵ makes you ineligible to be a student worker. Are you currently enrolled or will you be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the semester for which you are applying for student employment?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents