Development Operations Intern
Mission:
Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.
Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.
Summary:
Join the Center’s 2026 Summer Internship Program as an Intern on the Development Operations team. As the Center prepares for a fundraising campaign, learn more about how we ramp up for this exciting endeavor. The intern will be trained on technology needed to engage in projects focused on fundraising prospect research, writing briefing materials and donor bio sketches, data entry and data clean up. Interns will be supported through challenging assignments, receive and provide feedback, and contribute to our organization's success.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Provide data clean-up for our contact lists and general clean-up of inactive and incomplete data fields in our fundraising database, Raiser's Edge (RE)
- Update prospect records in RE with notes, addresses, and fundraiser assignments
- Upload archival documents to respective records
- Conduct research on prospects including screening for wealth and connections to Woodwell Board members
- Write and edit background information and documents
- Standardize event naming conventions
- Network with professionals in field of interest, including mentors, managers and other interns
- Develop and enhance skill sets within chosen scientific and/or operational programs
- Participate and learn about the Center’s scientific disciplines and operational programs through staff meetings and other employee engagement activities
Must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Experience or familiarity with databases
- Strong communication (written, verbal and interpersonal)
- Problem solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure
- Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Open to receive guidance from experienced professionals and learn new techniques and tools
- Knowledge or willingness to learn Microsoft Office and/or Google Workplace
- Experience working within a nonprofit a plus
Qualifications:
● Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or recent graduate ● If hybrid, must have access to reliable internet/wifi
Work Environment:
The functions of this role are conducted indoors
Hours of Work:
● This role is paid on an hourly, non-exempt, basis.
● Typically, part-time employees work less than 20 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek.
Application review will be ongoing
Desired Start Date: Monday, June 8, 2025 through August 14, 2025
Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, temporary, hourly, non-exempt position, the salary is $15/hour. Internship will not exceed more than 90 days.
Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts Onsite or Hybrid (3 days/week)
Application Instructions: To apply, please complete the application, attach your resume and cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position in a single PDF to our career’s portal. Please reference your name on your resume/cover letter. All resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.
Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about Woodwell’s work.
Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100+ staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work.
Woodwell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.