Development Assistant Internship

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

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Skills

• 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

Schedule

Evenings, weekends, and select holidays, particularly around athletic events.