Development Intern

The Development Intern plays a vital role in the success of The STEM Connection (TSC) by providing coordination, communications, and administrative support to the Advancement team and the organization’s efforts to secure funding and strengthen stakeholder relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for planning and executing campaigns and events, including TSC's signature fundraising gala, Sunflowers at Sunset — The STEM Connection.  
• Assist in the daily operations of TSC’s Advancement Team to meet or exceed development and programmatic metrics.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping.
• Help advance TSC’s brand awareness in all aspects of the work.
• Contribute to the success of TSC’s mission and vision by performing other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Desire to move the mission and vision of TSC forward
• Driven, patient, and hard-working
• Demonstrate creativity while taking directions and balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently
• Coachable, flexible, and proactive in anticipating needs and solving problems
• Availability to work full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm), the end of May through the middle of August 2026 (off July 5-July 10)

Education and/or Experience

• Studying or experience in fundraising, hospitality, or communication-related fields
• Capacity to work with communications and database tools (e.g., Social Media platforms, Canva, MailChimp, Bloomerang, etc.)
• Ability to use task management tools (Sheets, Asana)
• Experience with or ability to learn Google applications (Drive, Docs, Slides, etc.)
• Events management experience is a plus
• Photography/videography experience a plus
• Successful completion of a background check and TSC onboarding and required training (CPR, Safeguarding Youth, and other role-specific training)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Position based in Indianapolis, IN.
• Highly collaborative work environment in a shared barn office space, and regular outdoor work in natural settings.
• Meetings and tasks are conducted in varied spaces, including a barn, outdoor shelters, a yurt, and walking trails year-round.
• The barn office includes a friendly resident cat who roams freely and is part of the team. Candidates with allergies or pet sensitivities should be aware.
• Our multi-functional workspace requires close working quarters with colleagues during certain weather or programming needs.
• Barn workspace is frequently reconfigured to meet organizational needs.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours as required to support the organization’s mission, primarily to support our annual fundraising event, Sunflowers at Sunset.
• Enclosed footwear is required (no sandals, heels, crocs) when on-site; athletic shoes or hiking boots are preferred.
• Occasionally expected to lift to 40 pounds.
• Position requires navigation of gravel, rough nature trails, and fields.
• Working conditions will involve exposure to varying noise levels, outdoor temperatures (both high and low, depending on the season), and direct sunlight.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of a professional, award-winning nonprofit making a difference for children
• Staff discount for immediate family members enrolling in TSC programs
• Wellness initiatives that include 24/7 telehealth for physical and mental wellness, and regular use of walking trails
• Practical application and development of STEM knowledge and leadership skills
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful nonprofit professionals
• Opportunity to participate in networking experiences and training opportunities
• Opportunity to cross-train in Marketing & Communications