The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL seeks an Advancement Intern to support Membership and Annual Fund activities. The intern will service member requests, offer general office support, and conduct stand-alone projects to be eligible for academic credit. We desire a twenty hour per week commitment with flexible scheduling, and some evening and weekend hours will be required at special events. This unpaid position begins September, 2009 and ends December, 2009.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Support member service through Members’ Hotline
Support member events, including registration confirmations and day-of-event participation
Draft and conduct surveys, summarize results and make recommendations
Conduct a competitive analysis of Chicago-area institutions
Work with Advancement office to assist with general duties and mailings
Assist with member records and work in database, Raiser’s Edge

Perform prospect research as assigned
Education Required: Must be conducting or have recently completed studies towards a Bachelor Degree at an accredited college or university.
Experience Required:

Strong customer service skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Interest in non-profit, fundraising, and/or membership

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to:
Marguerite E. Dawson Director of Human Resources The Adler Planetarium hr-advancementintern@adlerplanetarium.org 312-322-0591