Development & Events Intern (Spring 2026) - YMCA of the North Shore at YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC

Description

🌟 Development & Events Intern 🌟

📍 Location: YMCA of the North Shore

Are you ready to combine technology, data, and storytelling to make a real impact? 💻💙 Join the Development Team at the YMCA of the North Shore and gain hands-on experience driving donor engagement, planning events, and supporting fundraising initiatives that strengthen our community.

💡 About the YMCA of the North Shore

At the Y, we help shape the future of our community through programs that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As one of the largest nonprofits on the North Shore, we touch the lives of 1 in 3 people in our community — and we empower our team to make a real difference every day.

🌱 What You’ll Do

As a Development & Events Intern, you’ll get real-world experience in both fundraising and event execution. You will:
✅ Manage donor records and reports using CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge
✅ Support data-driven fundraising strategies using Excel, Google Sheets, and analytics tools
✅ Design branded materials in Canva for appeals and events
✅ Assist with planning, promoting, and running fundraising and stewardship events
✅ Support donor recognition efforts and help personalize engagement through accurate data management

🕓 Schedule & Special Events

This internship follows a standard weekday schedule but may also include occasional off-hour commitments for special events such as road races, golf tournaments, and community fundraisers — giving you hands-on experience with large-scale events that bring our mission to life.

🌟 You’re a Great Fit If You…

✔ Are tech-savvy, organized, and detail-oriented
✔ Have an interest in nonprofit development, event planning, or digital fundraising
✔ Enjoy using tools like Canva, Excel, Google Sheets, or Raiser’s Edge (or similar systems)
✔ Want to grow your skills in data management, communication, and donor engagement

🎯 What You’ll Gain

🌱 Practical experience in digital fundraising and donor relations
📊 A professional portfolio of marketing, data, and event projects
🤝 Mentorship, networking, and real-world exposure to the nonprofit and development field

At the YMCA, you’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that uses technology, data, and heart to build a stronger, healthier community.
✨ Join us and help move our mission forward!

Qualifications

• Currently attending College or University (undergraduate or graduate) seeking a degree or experience in Hospitality, Communications, Non Profit concentration/major

• Must be organized and have some night and weekend availability as most events are on the weekends.

• Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

• All interns must complete and submit an application to be considered for a position with YNS.

• Interns must work with a hiring manager to submit and complete an internship learning agreement submitted to the Director of Operations or Executive Director and HR Office.

• Interns may only participate in one internship paid or unpaid within the YNS organization at a time. Requests for consecutive internships will be reviewed by the intern managers

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.