Development & Volunteer Assistant Intern
Job Description
How to Apply
Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. A one-page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume in a single pdf file. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to it.
Job Summary
The MBGNA summer internship takes place from Monday, May 5 to Friday, August 15, 2025. To fully participate in team collaboration and project work, selected candidates are expected to complete all dates of the internship.
The Development & Volunteer Assistant Intern will work alongside the Development team of professionals to gain experience in all phases of development, including donor stewardship, event planning, customer service, volunteer coordination, and more. Evening and weekend hours are required.
Learning Objectives
The MBGNA summer internship provides university-level students with opportunities to:
Who We Are
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) is a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the waters and lands we steward.
We turn this commitment into action by:
MBGNA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and sustain the excellence of the University of Michigan.
For more information about MBGNA and the summer internship program, please visit: https://mbgna.umich.edu/summer-internships
For questions about the internship application, please contact:
[email protected]
Responsibilities*
This internship position is part of the Development team at MBGNA and will also work closely with the Visitor Experience team at MBGNA. This internship is focused on all phases of development at MBGNA, including donor stewardship, event planning, customer service, volunteer coordination, and more. As part of the Development team, this position will regularly interact with visitors, donors, volunteers, and other MBGNA departments during a workday.
This internship position will support the goals of the Development team through the following:
Required Qualifications*
Work Schedule
Hours Per Week / Days Per Week
Work Locations
MBGNA comprises 841 total acres, spanning four sites, including the gardens, arboretum, a bog, and natural areas. This internship takes place mainly at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; with additional work being done at Nichols Arboretum, 1600 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 as assigned.
Modes of Work
In-person primarily with some remote work opportunities possible
Additional Information
Compensation: $15.00/hour
Application Deadline
The MBGNA internship application will be open Wednesday, January 15 - Sunday, March 2, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the internship application closes. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews beginning Monday, March 10, 2025. Final candidates will be notified by March 31, 2025.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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