Development Donor Events Intern - Fall 2026

About the Organization

Natural Lands is a vibrant, regional, non-profit organization and leader in land conservation, natural resource stewardship, and public engagement. Since the early 1950s, the organization has saved open space, cared for nature, and connected people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Today, Natural Lands is one of the nation's largest regional land conservancies, respected for its record of success, technical expertise, respectful and creative approach to partnerships, fiscal strength, and integrity. Over its nearly 70-year history, Natural Lands has helped preserve more than 135,000 acres, including a network of over 40 nature preserves and one public garden across two states and 13 counties. These properties total 23,000 acres and include many of the most spectacular and diverse properties in the region, enjoyed by more than 300,000 visitors annually.

About the Role

The Development Event Intern will work with the Senior Director of Donor Relations to assist in executing events from start to finish. The intern will participate in planning donor events that assist with engagement of existing donors and building a pipeline for new donors. The internship will run from September 2026 through December 2026 and require an average of 20 hours per week. Some weekend or evening event support may be required, with flexible hours based on the intern's availability and class schedule. The person who fills this role is required to work at the Development Department's scheduled events.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with various projects related to event production
• Track and manage data related to donor events
• Assist events team with data maintenance and reporting
• Prepare, organize, and mail invitations
• Pre-event functions such as preparing name tags, place cards and other event materials
• Set-up and strike events
• Assist with organizing volunteers
• Collect items off-site (run errands)
• Organize craft projects
• Assist in maintaining budgets
• Be a frontline representative of the organization and offer excellent customer service
• Create registration lists
• Attend meetings with vendors

Requirements

• Creative, organized with consideration of an eco-friendly focus
• Highly motivated, responsible, reliable, and dependable
• Capable of performing a wide variety of physically demanding tasks
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record
• Computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Customer service attitude and comfortable working with the public
• Able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with information of a sensitive nature
• Flexibility when dealing with changes in work plans
• Carry out tasks in a professional manner
• Willingness to perform subordinate tasks such as clean-up
• Capable of working an average of 20 hours per week from September 2026 through December 2026
• Able to work at the following Development Department events:
  • Stardust Sponsors Dinner - October
  • President's Council Meeting and Reception - November
  • Board of Trustees Holiday Gathering - December

Pay

Competitive salary

Location

Headquarters on the Hildacy Preserve in Media, Pennsylvania