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Title: Philanthropic-Fundraising Event Intern

State Role Title: Media Specialist

Hiring Range: 13.50

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Planning a signature fundraising event, which this year will honor the legacy of Nick’s Seafood Pavilion and Nick and Mary Mathews. This intern will assist with researching JYF’s archives for information about the Mathews and Nick’s Seafood Pavilion while also researching and implementing logistics for the event and working with volunteers and vendors.

Principal Job Functions:
• Research in JYF’s collections to find information about the Mathews as well as items that
can be used as ideas for the dinner (decoration, potential special exhibition items guests
can interact with etc.).
• Work with Director of Major gifts to identify prospects for sponsorships and in-kind
donations for the event.
• Assist with tracking responses in the database for guests who purchase tables and tickets.
Monitor progress of registration, ticket sales and income goals and help to adjust plans as
needed.
• Work with Assistant Director of the Annual Fund to create and implement advertising and
marketing plan
• Manage coordination of any appropriate contracts for vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of databases
• Familiarity with internet research
• Any prior event experience a plus

Additional Considerations

Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed at least 1 year in a higher education or a skilled trade or a tech program.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Raeven Chatman

Phone: 757-253-4302

Email: Raeven.chatman@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.