FWS Student Worker III, Off Campus; Development and Events Intern

Position: FWS Student Worker III, Off Campus (Development and Events Intern)
OPPORTUNITY:
This is an off-campus Federal Work-Study position for currently enrolled students, providing administrative support.

Job Location:

Junior Achievement of Dallas, 3000 Pegasus Park Dr. Suite 720 Dallas, TX 75247

Hours:

15-25 hours per week, Hybrid role

Community:
Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development & Events Intern to support the Development team with event coordination, donor engagement activities, and administrative support.

This internship offers students hands-on experience working within a nonprofit development department while assisting with fundraising events, donor communications, and community engagement efforts. The intern will gain exposure to nonprofit operations, event planning, and project coordination while supporting initiatives that help advance JA Dallas' mission of preparing young people for success in a global economy.

Interns should be comfortable working in a professional office environment and supporting on-site events when needed. Some evening events may occur during the internship period depending on the development calendar.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Planning & Coordination

Assist with planning and preparation for donor, sponsor, and volunteer events
Help track RSVPs and event registrations
Prepare event materials such as name badges, agendas, and check-in sheets
Assist with event logistics and coordination on event days
Support post-event follow-up and documentation

Donor & Sponsor Support

Assist with organizing donor and sponsor information
Help prepare donor communication materials and sponsorship packets
Support the Development team with basic donor engagement activities

Administrative & Project Support

Assist with maintaining spreadsheets and tracking event details
Help prepare presentations or event-related materials
Support development-related projects as assigned
Assist with general administrative tasks as needed

Marketing & Communications Support

Assist with creating simple marketing materials using Canva or similar tools
Support event promotion and communication efforts when applicable
Assist with organizing event photos or recap materials

Learning Opportunities
Through this internship, students will gain experience in:

Nonprofit fundraising and development operations
Event planning and coordination
Donor and sponsor engagement strategies
Project management and administrative coordination
Professional communication in a nonprofit environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be an enrolled student at DeVry/Keller.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be a current student in good standing and possess a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.
FWS fund eligible.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed, motivated individuals.
People who sit around, waiting to be told what to do will not do well in this environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current college student (DeVry University or similar program)
Interest in Development / Education / Nonprofit / Business, etc.
Strong communication and organizational skills
Willingness to learn and take initiative
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace