Development Intern

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Employment Status: Intern; part-time, temporary
Location: Montpelier, Vermont 
Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour, based on level of experience
Scope: 8 hours per week for 20 weeks (or length of semester)
Start Date: Target January 12th, or as soon after as possible

 

Position Summary

The ACLU of VT Development Internship is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn the basics of non-profit, individual fundraising practices. The intern would be responsible for supporting various fundraising activities that support the organization’s mission to protect and advance civil liberties in Vermont.

Position Location  

The ACLU of Vermont’s office is in Montpelier, Vermont. The intern would be expected to work from the Montpelier office, with exact schedule to be set in conjunction with their supervisor.

Job Description

The Intern’s primary responsibilities will include:

  • Weekly gift processing
  • Data entry
  • Gift acknowledgements
  • Bank deposit reconciliation

As time allows, the intern may also assist with:

  • Donor account hygiene and CAN (Community Action Network) email opt-in
  • Monthly web gift reconciliation reporting
  • Special gift acknowledgements
  • Monthly revenue tracking
  • Donor giving analysis
  • Generating Salesforce reports

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in working with donor and financial data.
  • Ability to accurately balance weekly gift deposit.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized and able to follow detailed instructions.
  • Maintain strict donor confidentiality.

How to Apply

  • Include in the subject line of the email: your last name and “Development Intern”
  • In your cover letter, please indicate where you learned of the position
  • We will begin reviewing applications on December 12, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, at which time the job listing will be removed from our website.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility accommodation requests during the application or hiring process.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hiring 

ACLU-VT is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive office culture. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive. ACLU-VT strongly encourages applications from all identities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or prior involvement in the criminal justice system.

About ACLU of Vermont

The ACLU of Vermont integrates impact litigation, policy advocacy, organizing, public education, and strategic communications to defend and advance civil liberties for all people across a broad range of constitutionally protected rights and freedoms. Founded in 1967 and based in Montpelier, the ACLU of Vermont is the statewide affiliate of the national ACLU, a nationwide organization with a presence in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. The ACLU fights tirelessly for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.