Internship Fundraising & Development

Your Responsibilities

To further strengthen ISTA’s long-term institutional growth and strategic initiatives, the unit of Fundraising and Development has recently been established. The unit’s goal is to enhance the institute’s external engagement by building strong relationships with partners from the private and public sectors, supporting the acquisition of competitive donations, and identifying new collaboration opportunities. As an intern you will get the chance to firsthand learn how this unit operates. The main responsibilities of this internship include:

• Assistance in several aspects of administration (e.g., time scheduling, travel management, budget controlling support etc.)
• Support in research of potential donors and administration of databases and CRM systems focused on donors and stakeholders
• Organization and preparation of donor and stakeholder events, visits, and meetings and ensuring efficient office operations
• Project management support, including task coordination, timeline tracking, and follow-up with stakeholders
• Basic document editing and design in Canva, including formatting and preparation of materials for meetings
• English and German communication with internal and external stakeholders

Your Profile

• Ongoing studies (Bachelor or Master) in relevant field, for example Communication, Project management or Business Administration
• Interest in external relations support, including preparing professional communication with an eagerness to learn more
• Strong communication skills in German and English
• Knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Previous working experience with universities, research institutions, foundations, ministries or similar is of advantage
• Experience working with CRM, structured databases and Canva is an asset
• Team player with excellent hands-on mentality, structured working style, service orientation and ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity