Development & Special Events Assistant Intern, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, (Roxbury, MA)
Posted October 1, 2026
Description
Established in 1919, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) is a 501(c)(3) civil rights nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunity and empowering communities throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. Through workforce development, education, entrepreneurship, and economic mobility initiatives, ULEM connects individuals and families with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive.
The Development & Special Events Assistant Intern will support fundraising, donor engagement, and special events while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit development and community engagement. This internship is ideal for a student interested in event planning, communications, fundraising, marketing, or nonprofit management.
Responsibilities
- Event Planning: Assist with planning and coordinating fundraising events, community programs, and donor engagement activities, including event logistics, registration, guest lists, and day-of support.
- Communications: Draft and edit event invitations, donor communications, sponsorship outreach, thank-you messages, and other promotional materials.
- Vendor Support: Communicate with venues, caterers, photographers, designers, and other event vendors; assist with tracking deadlines, deliverables, and event logistics.
- Donor & Sponsor Research: Research prospective corporate sponsors, foundations, and individual donors and help identify potential funding and partnership opportunities.
- Administrative Support & Data Entry: Assist with maintaining donor and sponsorship records, preparing outreach materials, tracking responses, and supporting donor stewardship activities.
- Special Projects: Provide general support for fundraising campaigns, community outreach, and other development initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
A strong candidate will be organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with a variety of stakeholders. Strong writing, research, and organizational skills are preferred.
Experience with event planning or fundraising is not required; an interest in learning about nonprofit development, events, and community engagement is most important.
How to Apply
To apply, please email a copy of a resume and cover letter to Development Manager Farrah Belizaire at [email protected]