What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Assistant Internship position at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for active and prospective 49er Club donors through phone and email communication
- Manage a small portfolio of annual giving donors with the goal of building relationships and advancing them through the donor pipeline
- Assist in the planning and execution of donor stewardship initiatives and engagement strategies
- Support special events, donor hospitality, and gameday operations for football and men’s basketball
- Coordinate preparation of key gameday spaces, including press box and hospitality areas
- Develop internal and external materials such as agendas, presentations, and promotional materials
- Manage and track office and gameday inventory to ensure operational readiness
- Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency, enhance membership growth, and increase overall giving
- Represent Charlotte Athletics at events and community engagement opportunities
- Serve as a liaison between the 49er Club and campus partners, including the Alumni Association and Foundation
- Utilize systems such as Paciolan and Salesforce for ticketing, payment processing, and donor engagement tracking
- Complete required trainings, including PCI compliance, security awareness, and University policies
- Maintain compliance with NCAA and American Athletic Conference regulations
- Deliver a high level of customer service in all donor and stakeholder interactions
Perform additional duties as assigned
Minimum Experience/Education
- Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Pursuing a degree in sport management, business, communications, marketing, or a related field
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Interest in or familiarity with college athletics and/or athletic fundraising
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with donors and stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative on assigned projects
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and select holidays, particularly around athletic events
- Valid U.S. driver’s license