Development
This in-depth internship opportunity supports day-to-day development workstreams, including development events, creek and river cleanups, and River Society activities. It provides introductory experience in nonprofit development in support of our state’s lifeblood: the Texas Colorado River.
All Alliance interns get to explore the inner workings of a dynamic environmental nonprofit organization, and we reward our hardworking interns with fun team-building activities, networking, and a strong commitment to professional development and advancement.
Now accepting applications for summer and fall semesters.
Internship period: June – December (summer & fall semesters)
Key responsibilities:
- Support CRA’s annual Gala, Cocktails for the Colorado through event planning support, silent auction management.
- Assist in identifying and securing in-kind donations for the Cocktails for the Colorado event.
- Assist in identifying and securing in-kind prize donations for CRA’s annual cleanup event: the Lake Austin Cleanup.
- Support constituent management through data entry and gift acknowledgement.
- Support activities of the River Society, the Colorado River Alliance young-professionals group.
- Support corporate volunteer groups in creek clean up events as needed.
- Other tasks related to communications, development, and events as required.
Time commitment:
- Hybrid 10-week internship, with minimum commitment of 10 hours/ week.
- Flexible between business hours (M-F).
- Specific work shifts and virtual/ in-person hours can be negotiated. Some evening and weekend hours may be requested for fundraising events or other activities.
Stipend: $1,000 upon successful completion of internship semester.
Reports to: Development and Communications Director
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree
- Can commit to 10 hours a week, with potential for some evenings, meetings, and weekends
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent organizational skill
- Ability to complete projects with short turnaround time
- Solid teamwork skills and ability to work individually
- Graphic design skills are preferred but not required
Skills you’ll develop:
- Nonprofit communications
- Project development and management
- Event planning
- Constituent management
- Prospect research
About Our Internships
The Colorado River Alliance champions the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and engagement. At the Alliance, we believe that a healthy, flowing river is imperative to the long-term well-being of the communities through which it runs.
Our interns gain comprehensive training, professional development consultations with our staff, and networking and resume-building opportunities.
Stipend
All interns will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the internship.
Commitment
All intern positions require a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
Location
In-person at the Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education on Lake Austin Blvd. (unless otherwise noted in posting details).
General Qualifications
Spanish proficiency a plus but not required. Pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree. For class credit not required.
