Development Assistant Internship
Charlotte, NC
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Job Description
General Information
Position Number
STMP15
Working Title
Development Assistant Internship
Division
Athletics
Department
Athletics (Adm)
Work Unit
Athletics Admin/Support
Work Location
Student Activity Center
Vacancy Open To
All Candidates
Position Designation
Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type
Temporary - Full-time
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, Nights and weekends as needed
Pay Rate
$12.00
Minimum Experience/Education
- Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Pursuing a degree in sport management, business, communications, marketing, or a related field
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
- Interest in or familiarity with college athletics and/or athletic fundraising
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with donors and stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative on assigned projects
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and select holidays, particularly around athletic events
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for active and prospective 49er Club donors through phone and email communication
- Manage a small portfolio of annual giving donors with the goal of building relationships and advancing them through the donor pipeline
- Assist in the planning and execution of donor stewardship initiatives and engagement strategies
- Support special events, donor hospitality, and gameday operations for football and men’s basketball
- Coordinate preparation of key gameday spaces, including press box and hospitality areas
- Develop internal and external materials such as agendas, presentations, and promotional materials
- Manage and track office and gameday inventory to ensure operational readiness
- Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency, enhance membership growth, and increase overall giving
- Represent Charlotte Athletics at events and community engagement opportunities
- Serve as a liaison between the 49er Club and campus partners, including the Alumni Association and Foundation
- Utilize systems such as Paciolan and Salesforce for ticketing, payment processing, and donor engagement tracking
- Complete required trainings, including PCI compliance, security awareness, and University policies
- Maintain compliance with NCAA and American Athletic Conference regulations
- Deliver a high level of customer service in all donor and stakeholder interactions
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date
08/31/2026
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment
10m
Posting Open Date
07/31/2026
Posting Close Date
08/13/2026
Special Notes to Applicants
- Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
