Posted: 06-May-26
Location: Trinity River Campus, Texas
Internal Number: 494782
Title: Development Intern
Department: DT Res Dev & Coll Fndtn
Campus Location: Trinity River Campus
Employee Classification: CLR - Clerical
Position Type: FT - Regular
Grant Funded: No
Compensation Details: Starting Pay - 18.22
Work Hours: The intern?s hours will follow a flexible work schedule based on departmental needs.
Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Job Summary:
This role will support Tarrant County College?s (TCC) Foundation team in supporting donor stewardship, prospect research, event logistics, and departmental operations through hands-on experience participating in donor relations, research activities, event support, and scholarship administration.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Performance Requirements*
? Assists with donor stewardship activities, including preparing acknowledgment letters, donor communications, and recognition materials
? Supports prospect research efforts by gathering and organizing information on prospective donors, community partners, and alumni
? Assists with planning and coordinating Foundation events, including donor receptions, scholarship ceremonies, and community engagement activities; collaborates with Foundation staff to support fundraising campaigns, outreach efforts, and special projects
? Maintains donor and scholarship records within institutional databases and systems to ensure accuracy and completeness; conducts basic data entry, filing, and record maintenance activities in accordance with departmental procedures and confidentiality standards
? Provides administrative support for scholarship processes, including application tracking, documentation review, creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and communication support
? Collaborates with Foundation staff to support fundraising campaigns, outreach efforts, and special projects
? Participates in meetings, training sessions, and departmental activities to gain exposure to nonprofit development and advancement operations
? Supports event logistics by coordinating materials, monitoring registrations, preparing event packets, and assisting with on-site event execution
? Provides customer service and responds to inquiries from donors, students, faculty, staff, and community members regarding Foundation activities and scholarship opportunities
? Assists with inventory and preparation of promotional materials, donor gifts, and event supplies
Service Excellence
? Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
? Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
? Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
? Pursuing a master?s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Public Relations, or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
? Bilingual in English and French, Spanish, Vietnamese, or other foreign language in both written and verbal communications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Knowledge of fundamental principles and practices related to nonprofit development and donor relations
? Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
? Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
? Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
? Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
? Ability to identify routine issues and escalate non-standard problems using established procedures in a fast-paced work environment
? Ability to review basic information and follow policies, procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks
? Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodation/EEO Statement:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
