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Development Internship

Development Internship

Please note the application deadline for our 2024 Salzburg-based Internship Program has passed. To remain informed of future opportunities, please subscribe to our Internship Program mailing list.

Development Interns work across Salzburg Global’s teams, offices, and levels to help develop programs and research new fundraising opportunities and prospective partnerships. Interns will also be expected to support the administrative functions of the Development Team. They thus must be willing to contribute to day-to-day operational tasks and be capable of using computers and IT effectively.

Typical duties include:

  • Conducting research for the Development Team regarding potential institutional and individual donors, summarizing findings, and making recommendations regarding follow-up;
  • Supporting the Program Team in organizing, implementing, and documenting Salzburg Global Seminar programs;
  • Using the organization’s Raiser’s Edge database to gather historical information regarding individual and institutional partners;
  • Drafting program-related concept notes and assisting in the development of proposals and reports to partners and institutional supporters;
  • Reviewing and editing concept papers and grant proposals for clarity; and
  • Writing briefings to prepare executives for external meetings and calls.
  • Coordinate the development and submission of annual endowment reports to institutional partners. 

Skills Required:

  • Enthusiasm for the mission of Salzburg Global Seminar;
  • Recently completed or in the process of pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a demonstrable interest in one of Salzburg Global’s program areas or academic experience in non-profit management or fundraising;
  • A can-do attitude, ability to multi-task, and a willingness to work flexible hours according to program needs;
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English, including the ability to edit text;
  • Comfortable working with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds;
  • Proficiency in internet research and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
  • Experience working with databases is preferable.
  • Experience working with Qualtrics, PowerBI and MAXQDA is preferable but not required.
  • German language skills are not required.

OTHER INFORMATION 

The internship is full-time for three months. The position is unpaid, but we will provide the successful candidate with free on-site accommodation at Schloss Leopoldskron, all meals, travel from and return to the intern’s country of residence, insurance, and visa processing assistance. We will also provide excellent networking opportunities with the international participants of our programs.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

For questions about internships in Salzburg, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

For questions about internships in Washington, DC, email development@salzburgglobal.org.

Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at the Salzburg Global Internship Program. Read reflections from our past Interns and Impact Fellows.