The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Development Internship (Summer 2025)
Development Internship (Summer 2025)
123 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
5201 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Temp
The Development Intern provides critical support for the Development team, including but not limited to donor services, special events, donor relations, membership, and assistance with other solicitations during the Mann's summer concert season.
This position is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, outgoing, highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized individual with excellent communication and time management skills. This entry-level position is a fantastic way for a self-starting individual to be immersed in the performing arts.
This person should be comfortable meeting and interacting with various patrons, donors, and staff and be passionate about the Mann's mission to serve our community. The environment is fast-paced and requires handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
The Development Intern reports directly to the Manager of Development Operations and the Director of Development Events and Strategic Advancement-evening and weekend availability required.
This position is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, outgoing, highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized individual with excellent communication and time management skills. This entry-level position is a fantastic way for a self-starting individual to be immersed in the performing arts.
This person should be comfortable meeting and interacting with various patrons, donors, and staff and be passionate about the Mann's mission to serve our community. The environment is fast-paced and requires handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
The Development Intern reports directly to the Manager of Development Operations and the Director of Development Events and Strategic Advancement-evening and weekend availability required.
Vision: The Mann will be recognized as the national model and trusted curator of "must-see" performances and transformative experiences in Philadelphia and beyond.
Mission: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts - situated in historic Fairmount Park with breathtaking views of Philadelphia's skyline - serves as one of the nation's premier non-profit and intercultural outdoor performing arts organizations by:
Mission: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts - situated in historic Fairmount Park with breathtaking views of Philadelphia's skyline - serves as one of the nation's premier non-profit and intercultural outdoor performing arts organizations by:
- Creating, presenting, promoting, convening, and collaborating on a broad spectrum of high-quality, compelling, welcoming, and inspiring entertainment experiences in its acclaimed multi-stage campus;
- Providing leadership in arts education through innovative and high-impact, collaborative educational activities for young people throughout the Philadelphia region;
- Fulfilling the expectations of 21st-century audiences by embracing multimedia platforms;
- Being a deeply valued civic asset to everyone in the Philadelphia region, an active community stakeholder in West Philadelphia and our immediate neighborhoods, and a responsible steward of our natural campus and resources; and
- Making its facilities available as a public service to other non-profit organizations.
- Excellence - We seek to create first-class experiences that are unparalleled. We strive for exceptional quality in everything we do by always putting forth our best effort.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We foster a community marked by openness, fairness, and equality. We value, respect, and leverage our differences while sharing a common mission.
- Integrity - We consistently operate with unyielding honesty, honor, and transparency. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest ethical standards.
- Welcoming - We create an inclusive and friendly community, where everyone feels special. We focus attention on serving our artists, guests, donors, team members, volunteers, and students.
- Innovation - We seek transformative, cutting-edge, and unique experiences on- and off-stage. We use creativity in all we do-from programming to problem solving.
•Assists the Development Team in the operations, setup, and breakdown of the Donor Terrace & Garden and other event spaces at summer concerts and Special Events, including Gala, cocktail receptions, board meetings, and dinners.
•Assists in the Donor Terrace and Garden and at special events listed above, with event registration, wayfinding, vendor communications, and guest experience.
•Assists in creating and preparing items for events and meetings, such as signage, wristbands, and nametags.
•Assists with research and bench-marking projects.
•Assists as a point of contact for written and phone inquiries from members.
•Creates digital assets and basic design projects for the team to use for events or outreach.
•Maintains proper formatting of member accounts in the donor database.
•Assists in coordinating volunteer communication for summer concerts.
•Assists with box seating requests.
•Assists in operations and advancement of the young professionals program.
•Take photographs and give support at education events.
•Create picture shot lists for event photographers.
•Assists in facilitating membership communications and Mann Moments Project.
• Responsibilities of the internship may change based on the needs of the business.
•Assists in the Donor Terrace and Garden and at special events listed above, with event registration, wayfinding, vendor communications, and guest experience.
•Assists in creating and preparing items for events and meetings, such as signage, wristbands, and nametags.
•Assists with research and bench-marking projects.
•Assists as a point of contact for written and phone inquiries from members.
•Creates digital assets and basic design projects for the team to use for events or outreach.
•Maintains proper formatting of member accounts in the donor database.
•Assists in coordinating volunteer communication for summer concerts.
•Assists with box seating requests.
•Assists in operations and advancement of the young professionals program.
•Take photographs and give support at education events.
•Create picture shot lists for event photographers.
•Assists in facilitating membership communications and Mann Moments Project.
• Responsibilities of the internship may change based on the needs of the business.
- Authorized to work in the US
- Accept a background check to be performed
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.