What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Intern position at Habitat Charlotte Region?
Development Internship – Full Time (Summer) | $17.75 per hour
Habitat for Humanity - Charlotte Region
Location: 3815 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
Why Join Us?
At Habitat Charlotte Region, we believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Your work will directly support families and help strengthen neighborhoods across the community.
Since 1983, we have served more than 5,000 local families through homeownership, home preservation, and community impact programs. Our work is driven by the belief that affordable housing changes lives and transforms the future of our region.
Our impact includes:
• 2,100 new homes sold to local families
• 1,600 families served through critical home repair programs
• 325 existing homes renovated to help families maintain safe, affordable housing
Join a mission-driven team that has been serving the Charlotte region for over four decades. In addition to meaningful work, we offer a professional learning environment, competitive compensation, and support for work-life balance.
Position Overview
The Development Intern will support the Development team by assisting with donor stewardship, event and meeting coordination, donor communications, and database record maintenance. This internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising operations, donor engagement, and relationship management.
Compensation & Schedule
• $17.75 per hour
• Full-time, 40 hours per week during the summer internship period
Essential Functions
• Support donor recognition and stewardship activities in collaboration with Development relationship managers
• Assist with donor cultivation meetings, tours, and fundraising events
• Maintain and update donor records in Salesforce
• Prepare donor acknowledgement letters for review
• Draft correspondence for mailings and impact reports
• Make thank-you calls to donors as directed by stewardship processes
• Provide administrative support to partner teams as needed
• Complete occasional seasonal offsite errands within the service area
• Support special projects and affiliate-wide initiatives
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling donor information
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with willingness to take initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; intermediate Excel skills preferred
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Primarily office-based work with occasional local travel within the service area
• Use of computers, telephones, and other office technology for extended periods
• Ability to sit, type, and perform tasks requiring visual, manual, and auditory attention
• Ability to lift or move items up to 20 pounds
• Assist with event setup as needed
Additional Information
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned to support Development and organizational priorities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and clean background check is required.
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