University of Maryland Athletics

Terrapin Athletics

Athletics Development Intern

POSITION TITLE:  Athletics Development Intern  
DEPARTMENT:  Intercollegiate Athletics - University of Maryland
 
SUMMARY:  The Development Intern will play a critical role in the daily operations of the Terrapin Club. This individual will gain practical experience that will prepare them for a full-time opportunity in college athletics development. The position will perform duties including but not limited to: providing general office support to Terrapin Club staff; managing a portfolio of 50 donors, assist in fulfilling annual membership benefits; coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities; assist with data hygiene projects; market, and promote the Terrapin Club at events serving as a game day point of contact for hospitality areas. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide general office support during regular business day including but not limited to: answering the telephone, responding to emails and text messages and providing any necessary follow-up; greeting visitors to the office; and providing administrative support to Terrapin Club full-time staff.  Responsible for making phone calls to renew and upgrade Terrapin Club member donations.  Assist development staff with member benefit fulfillment including the execution of experiences for the Backstage Pass program, mailings and other stewardship initiatives.  Assist, market, and promote Terrapin Club at events and serve as a game day point of contact for donor hospitality areas.  Responsible for data hygiene projects as well as create donor bios for full-time staff.  Assist with the management and execution of the Terrapin Club Young Alumni and 30 Under 30 programs.  Provide updated inventory on supplies, promotional products and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Communication, Business, or related field, one year of experience with customer service, demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and time management and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Experience with Paciolan or similar donor management system is preferred.

POSTION CLASSIFICATION:  Full-Time (position is for one year appointment)  
 
SALARY: $13.25/per hour
 
Best Consideration Date: Apply by April 11, 2022.
 
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of at least three references to: 
Garrett Nixon
Associate Director for Annual Giving
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Email:  gnixon6@umd.edu
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