Development Paid Internship

Start Date: 5/18/2026

End Date: 8/14/2026

Approx. Hours per week: 35

Pittsburgh CLO is a not-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to the preservation, creation, and promotion of the American musical theater art form, the furnishing of arts education, and providing outreach and meaningful community service opportunities in Western Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Hailed as one of the nation's premier regional theaters, Pittsburgh CLO is seeking a college-aged student for our Development Internship.

The Development Intern will assist Pittsburgh CLO's Development Department with various tasks focused on donor engagement, data management, and special event coordination. This role offers valuable exposure to nonprofit fundraising and relationship-building strategies, perfect for students interested in arts management and development.

Specific Responsibilities:

Aid in coordinating and tracking donor benefits and recognition

Provide support for special events from set-up to tear-down, including logistics, event passes, decor, and attendee management

Assist with preparation and execution of mailings, invitations, and other communications

Deliver excellent customer service in interactions with donors, both in person and through written and verbal communication

Play a key role in organizing and executing the annual donor-invited rehearsal event

Coordinate donor-requested ticket donations to other nonprofits through the Kelly Circle Ticket Program

Assist with donor acknowledgements and handling ticketing requests for donors

Create solicitation materials as needed

Support the development team with data entry and manage the donor database

Collaborate with other interns on cross-departmental projects as needed

Requirements:

Applicants should be students majoring in Arts Management, Communications, Business, or a related field, with a passion for nonprofit work and the performing arts.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and balance workloads are essential.

Experience with database programs is a plus. Flexible scheduling will be provided, but occasional evenings and weekends are required.

Compensation and perks include pay at $7.25 per hour and tickets to each performance. It is the continuing policy of Pittsburgh CLO to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or family or parental status and to conform to all applicable laws and regulations to that regard. This policy of equal employment opportunity comprehends all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and initial employment, promotion and transfer, administration, and the application of service, retirement, seniority and employee benefit policies.