Development Assistant Internship
Position Information
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 08/03/2026
Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment 10m
Posting Open Date 06/04/2026
Posting Close Date 06/18/2026
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
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