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Philanthropy & Alumni Relations Intern
Development Office
Location
Egham
Salary
£12.65 per hour (including London Allowance)
Post Type
Part Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 09 October 2024
Reference
0924-280
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Casual Post, Fixed Term for 12 months
Applications are invited from current Royal Holloway students for the post of Philanthropy & Alumni Relations Intern within the Philanthropy & Alumni Relations team, part of the university’s directorate of Marketing and Communications.
This post is commencing as soon as possible and continuing into the 2024/25 academic year and therefore the internship is suitable for a continuing Royal Holloway student. This role has the flexibility to accommodate exams and adjust the nominated working days and times.
The successful candidate will play a supportive role within the AR&P team, assisting in a variety of administrative tasks that ensure smooth operations and contribute to the team’s objectives of engaging alumni, stewarding donors, and enhancing content creation efforts. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for education, relationship building, and philanthropy.
Key tasks
Under supervision, the main responsibilities of this post are to:
Database Support:
- Assist in maintaining and updating alumni and donor databases to ensure accuracy and completeness, including, processing update forms and event registrations.
- Assist with alumni and donor research ensuring researched information is updated on the database.
Donor Stewardship:
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of donor acknowledgment letters, stewardship reports, and other communications.
- Support the planning and execution of donor appreciation events and initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of creative stewardship strategies that enhance donor relationships and loyalty.
Content Creation:
- Assist in creating engaging content for various platforms, including newsletters, social media, and the AR&P website, to highlight alumni achievements, donor impacts, and upcoming events.
- Support the collection and organization of content, including stories, testimonials, and images, from alumni and donors for use in communication materials.
- Collaborate with the AR&P team to develop content calendars and ensure timely execution of communication plans.
Event Support:
- Provide logistical support for the planning and execution of alumni and donor events, including virtual and in-person gatherings.
- Assist in the registration process, event set-up, and follow-up communications.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills:
- The ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders
- The ability to meet deadlines and good organisational skills
- The capacity to prioritise work
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience in producing written content with a good eye for detail
- An excellent standard of written English, with good copy writing skills
- An interest in and experience of using key social media platforms
- Team player with a proactive, positive and enthusiastic approach
- Trustworthy, with an appreciation of the requirements of handling sensitive data
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and Development opportunities
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
- Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post including part time, job share or compressed working hours.
Please quote the reference: 0924-280
Closing Date: 23:59, 9 October 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.