Micheal Boulden Memorial Intern

The Foundation Initiatives Student Assistant, otherwise known as the “Micheal Boulden Memorial Intern”, is a paid opportunity that prepares an ASU student for a career in higher education nonprofit and philanthropic initiatives. The Micheal Boulden Intern is given the opportunity to learn development fundamentals, gather product and industry knowledge, and help engage alumni and friends of the university. The Micheal Boulden Internship is dynamically involved with all areas of the ASU Foundation for helping the organization to achieve its mission of advancing Arizona State University. The intern will maintain confidential prospect data with accuracy and integrity, compile and analyze reports, create presentations and collateral for projects and donors/prospective donors, research program opportunities, and support various Foundation projects. The intern also has the opportunity to plan donor-related activities, foster relationships with all levels of development professionals, and participate in professional development opportunities. Experience can be gained in proposal creation, development strategy, project management, data management, and event management, among other areas.

This position will require approximately 15 to 20 hours per week. It is anticipated to be one full academic year or longer.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall project support to the Foundation Initiatives team
• Assist in producing written materials, developing program content, and creating communication elements for projects, meetings and events
• Assist events team in the President’s suite during all home football games and with registration at tailgates as needed
• Work with ASUF project managers, units and/or central departments on projects as assigned
• Assist with key donor events as needed
• Provide campus tours for high-profile visitors, donors, and prospective donors
• Complete golf-cart training and follow policies for driving on-campus
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the annual ASUF staff development retreat
• Provide project support to ASUF leadership as assigned
• Assist with the planning and execution of community service events for ASUF staff
• Assist with strategy for CEO social media platforms
• Prepare presentations as needed
• Compile and analyze reports
• Maintain confidential prospect data
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You'll Need

• Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to ASU Foundation and Arizona State University business and confidential prospect information
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
• Confidence when communicating with senior leaders and high-profile donors
• Driven self-starter with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Creative problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible and working in ambiguous circumstances
• Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations
• Ability to represent the institution well and be an advocate for the vision of ASU as the New American University
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
• Advanced skills with computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer relation skills, communication and follow through
• Ability to be production oriented and meet deadlines
• Ability to prepare collateral materials
  
  

Relevant Qualifications

• Current undergraduate and graduate students at Arizona State University are encouraged to apply. Student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.
  
  

Benefits

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
• Hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Professional development plans
• Opportunity to network with ASUF leaders and other ASU students
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000 courses
• Professional skills workshops
  
  

About ASU Foundation

The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good.

At The ASU Foundation We Value

Character

We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do.

Service

We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful.

Innovation

Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes

The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer