Philanthropy Operations Intern - Hybrid

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), a nonprofit biomedical research organization, is looking for summer interns to join its Advancement Operations team. This is a hybrid opportunity based in New York City. Learn from experienced prospect research and advancement services professionals about how to conduct prospect research and perform wealth analysis to expand fundraising capacity. Gain an understanding of the sophisticated correlation between data management and analytics and strategic decision-making. Advancement Services, Prospect Research and Advancement Analytics are the foundation to successful fundraising operations for nonprofits. Join the dynamic Advancement team at JAX.

About Your JAX Internship Experience

Join peers selected from educational institutions across the country for a summer of professional growth and career exploration. As a JAX Intern you will receive a dedicated mentor in your department and connect with your fellow interns through JAX-sponsored activities.

Internship Duration: July through November 2026

The intern hired into this role will work a hybrid schedule. Preferably 1 day per week onsite at the NYSCF location in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Advancement Operations team with priority data management and enhancement projects after the recent merger of the two databases into one unified platform.
• Utilize prospect research resources to assist in event research and new prospect identification processes; aid in data entry stemming from research exercises
• Provide program support in the areas of donor relations and engagement, events, prospect research, and data and gift management leading up to the JAX-NYSCF Gala in November

Expected Outcomes

• Understanding the field of Advancement Services and Prospect Research in the larger context of a comprehensive Stewardship program.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports from the Advancement database systems to evaluate program success and inform decision making.
• Experience to be a compelling candidate for a future full-time advancement operations or research position at JAX or other organization.

Desired Qualifications

JAX encourages application from a diverse mix of educational experiences and academic majors. Preferred qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate at an accredited institution.
• Comfort working with online resources and learning new applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel.
• Detail-orientated, dedicated to accuracy, and a tolerance for repetitive work.
• Experience working effectively independently to contribute to team success.
• Self-motivated, naturally curious and enthusiastic to learn.
• A high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information is expected.

Hourly Rate:  $19-$22/hour

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.