Rodale Institute Development Internship – Allentown, PA
Looking for a development internship that allows the hands-on experience with nonprofit fundraising, event planning, and digital marketing? Whether your path is in direct organic farming or sustainable agriculture, developing transferable skills at Rodale Institute will help further your career in the nonprofit sector.
Why Rodale Institute’s Development Internship?
The development department at the Rodale Institute is the heart of our mission, thus leading in fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach. As a development intern, you will have the opportunity to learn event management, write marketing emails, assist with grants, manage donor relations, and partake in online giving campaigns.
Main Responsibilities
- Assist with fundraising events such as Leadership Society Dinners, Organic Field Day, Seasonal Organic Dinners.
- Support digital and print donation campaigns.
- Work on Organic Hero Box campaigns from June through November.
- Involved with outreach to alumni and Perennial Partners’.
- Support in grant writing and donor prospect research.
- Maintenance and updating of CRM.
- Organizing and archiving digital and print marketing materials.
- Support monthly renewal mailings.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- Coursework in Marketing, Communications, Sales or Nonprofit Management.
- Interest in organic agriculture, environmental sustainability, and food systems.
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-starter; enthusiasm to learn about nonprofit development.
Internship Specifics
Location: Rodale Institute Founders Farm, 2056 Minesite Rd, Allentown, PA 19103 (this is in person, no remote set-up)
Compensation: $12.50/hour or college credit
Duration:
Summer interns (20+ hours/week for at least 8 weeks)
Spring/Fall interns (15+ hours/week for at least 8 weeks)
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 (Late applications may be accepted—contact us for details)
About Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization helping to promote regenerative organic agriculture through scientific research, training for farmers, and public outreach. Through its pioneering research-for-being and sustainability on 77 years of having shown that organic farming is indispensable to sustainable food production and environmental health.
How to Apply
- Join the Rodale Institute and make your contribution toward sustainable agriculture and nonprofit development!
- Equal Opportunity Statement:
- Rodale Institute welcomes applicants from a diverse background and there is no discrimination regarding race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Summer Internship: 20+ hours/week