Development Internship Job at Rodale Institute, Allentown, PA

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  • Rodale Institute
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

The Development Department is the heart of any nonprofit.

Rodale Institute’s Development Department is seeking a highly motivated intern to gain hands-on experience in a wide variety of development tasks such events, email, online giving, print campaigns and more. The ideal candidate will be a deadline oriented, enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working on a wide variety of tasks. The skills and tactics you will learn with us are 100% transferable across the nonprofits industry.

Responsibilities Could Include:
  • Assist Development team with events such as the Leadership Society Dinners, Seasonal Organic Dinners,  Annual Organic Field Day , Homecoming, Spring Organic Market, etc.
  • Assist with Organic Hero Box campaign (June-Nov)
  • Provide support for digital and print giving campaigns
  • Assist with Alumni and  Perennial Partners outreach
  • Grant writing assistance, as needed
  • Work in our Customer Management System (CMS) to research perspective funders and conduct general maintenance of donor record.
  • Assist in organizing and updating archive of all digital and print campaigns
  • Support monthly renewal mailing
Candidate Qualifications:
  • Previous experience or coursework in Marketing, Communications, Sales or Nonprofit management
  • Interest in organic agriculture, food, farming, and the environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Desire to help make the planet a better place
Additional Information:

Location: Rodale Institute Founders Farm, 2056 Minesite Rd, Allentown, PA 19103. Please note that this is an in-person internship. We are unable to accommodate hybrid and/or remote work.

Compensation: An ideal candidate will complete this internship for college credit or monetary compensation ($12.50/hour).  Organic produce from the farm is occasionally available during the growing season.

Schedule: An ideal candidate for a summer internship could commit to at least 20 hours/week for a minimum of 8 weeks.  An ideal candidate for a spring or fall internship could commit to at least 15 hours/week for at least 8 weeks.

Deadlines: Suggested deadlines are listed below. If you miss a deadline, or you are interested in an internship that does not meet the minimum duration, please contact Annie Brown, Vice President of Development, at  An*********@ro*************.org  , as exceptions can sometimes be made based on the needs of Rodale Institute.
  • 2025 Internship: May 1, 2025

     
ABOUT RODALE INSTITUTE : Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education. The Institute’s groundbreaking science and direct farmer support programs serve as a catalyst for change in farming and food production worldwide. Over its 77-year history, Rodale Institute has proven that organic farming is not only viable but essential to humanity’s survival.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Summer internship, Remote job, Worldwide,

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