Spring Development Intern - CAE

This internship is offered through the Columbia Arts Experience (CAE). This is a CCE Sponsored Internship Program in which interns participate in professional development programming alongside their internship. This includes attending a Pre-program training, Mid-semester dinner, and end-of-program Reflection session as well as completion of a reflection project. These elements will support success in the internship experience itself, help students learn more about the related industry or type of work, as well as help students prepare for and plan next steps after the experience. Positions in this program offer a $600 stipend for the spring semester internship. To learn more about the CAE, go to https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/programs/columbia-arts-experience

Internship Description:
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts seeks a Development Intern who brings the energy, enthusiasm, and experience to assist with prospect research, event management, donor communications and institutional fundraising. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Intern will be an integral part of a small development team and will conduct prospect research, organize files and data, draft donor communications and help the department with various administrative tasks. The Development Intern will join the team at a critical moment in our history, as we seek to re-engage 40,000 alumni to prepare for our 50th anniversary in 2018.

The ideal candidate brings strategic thinking, creativity, analytical skills, passion for the arts and problem solving ability to the role. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal and relationship skills and the ability to learn quickly. Internally, s/he will work collegially and closely with peer staff in the areas of operations, public relations/marketing, admissions, program and finance.

Application Instructions:

This position is part of the CAE program. All 2018 spring internships will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2017 semester on a rolling basis beginning in late September. (Search for the label "CAE" under the “Labels” field in LionShare to view all program positions.) You may apply to up to three (3) positions of interest in the CAE program. You must be in good academic and judicial standing with Columbia University to be eligible to participate in the program.

There are at least two required components to all CAE position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer. The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:

1. Resume
2. Transcript (This is your Fall 2017 course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Fall 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Fall 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
3. Cover Letter (if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)
4. Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)

CAE Internships run from January 22^nd – April 13^th. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, October 29, 2017.