Advancement Internship

Bellingham, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Internship

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.50 - $20.75

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Stipend

Job Description

Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM) is a well-established faith-based organization dedicated to healing homelessness and serving the community of Bellingham. Known for its impactful mission and compassionate services, LMM operates with a commitment to restore hope and provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness. Founded on strong faith principles, LMM not only delivers essential services such as shelter, meals, and counseling but also engages the community through outreach and advancement activities that promote healing, growth, and long-term stability for its clients.

As a part-time intern with the Advancement Team at Lighthouse Mission Ministries, you will gain invaluable experience in nonprofit operations, pa... Show More

Job Requirements

Enrollment in college or university
Willingness to commit 12-16 hours per week during Summer Quarter 2026
Ability to perform medium to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds as needed
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Ability to work within a faith-based organization and agree with its Statement of Faith if hired for employment
Subject to a pre-volunteer background check
Possess or develop proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Available to attend weekly Advancement team meetings if schedule allows

Job Qualifications

Open to college or university students seeking work experience for academic credit
Preference for candidates with an area of study or personal passion for marketing and communication
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Good interpersonal communication skills
Writing skills
Ability to give and receive feedback
Organizational skills

Job Duties

Help assist with event planning and implementation, fundraising, and coordinating in-kind gifts
Help assist with gathering photo and video content, plus possible video production
Help curate, create, and schedule social media posts
Help review and edit direct mail appeals and newsletters
Help interview guests and staff
Help plan out, design, and schedule weekly emails
Involvement in fundraising strategy, planning, and evaluation discussions
Help assist with writing and editing thank you letters, cards, blog posts, and make calls to donors
Help assist with donation processing, data entry and receipting
Help manage online information pertaining to events and volunteering
Help facilitate on-boarding process and interest meetings with volunteers
Attend weekly Advancement department meeting if schedule allows

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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