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This position is temporary and/or intermittent in nature. Length of service is greater than 100 hours. This will be a hybrid work experience, with in-person presence required approximately 1-2 days per week, as well as some nights and weekends for events and other program activities.

The Foundation and Guild Association (FGA) seeks an intern to assist the team across various project areas, including supporting the donor experience, stewardship, and workforce giving, as well as coordinating in-person and virtual fundraising events during the busy summer season, including but not limited to projects within the Guild Association, Individual Annual Giving, Community Events and Programs, and other activities as needed. They will learn about the field of philanthropy and gain exposure to various aspects of fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and private grants.

FGA works with people in the community who want to make a difference at Seattle Children’s. Our teams work with individuals, schools and other groups to engage in a range of activities, including hosting and coordinating large-scale public fundraising events, connecting individuals who want to contribute to a specific area with Seattle Children’s experts in that area, and applying for private grants on behalf of the hospital and research institute.

An ideal candidate brings curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn the role and impact of philanthropy. Training will include an orientation to Seattle Children’s, Foundation and Guild Association teams and project areas, and related tools. This role will provide a great learning opportunity for those interested in exploring a potential career in philanthropy.

Please prepare to submit the following items as part of your application via the Seattle Children’s online Career portal. Please upload your resume and cover letter as a **SINGLE DOCUMENT.**

+ **A resume** that includes: (1) applicant name, (2) contact information (address, phone number, email), (3) college and anticipated year of graduation, (4) awards or honors received, (5) volunteer or work experience, and (6) any relevant skills and strengths

+ **A cover letter** that includes responses to the below questions:

+ What year of school are you in? (E.g., rising junior, rising senior, recent graduate)

+ What are your future career goals?

+ What professional development skills would you like to grow or refine?

+ What are your learning goals for this internship experience?

+ Would you be interested in participating in shadowing opportunities with different Seattle Children’s departments? If so, please list your top 3 departments or focus areas.

+ **One professional reference,** including name, relationship to you, and contact information (phone or email)

Required Education and Experience

+ Must be at least 21 years of age

+ Rising junior or rising senior at local college or technical school

+ Strong desire to engage with the community and participate in mission-driven work

+ Strong interest in event planning and fundraising

+ Prior experience providing administrative support

+ Event and volunteer experience

Required Credentials

N/A.

Preferred

As determined by the department and the position’s role within the department.

**Compensation:** $23/hr.

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors **.**

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.