This year-round, part-time position offers a behind-the-scenes look at how funds are raised to support the liberty movement in Michigan. The candidate will gain an overview of donor relations, donor meetings, event management, grant writing, donor-related mail and email efforts and more.
Preferred candidates will have strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, and show aptitude for managing highly confidential information. Experience in use of relational databases and competence in Word and Excel is a plus.
Advancement Work Might Include
Event Work Might Include
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for an internship, students must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Valuable Characteristics
The following special skills and characteristics will give students expanded opportunity for achievement during their internship:
The employment term is a minimum of 15-20 hours per week. Interns are compensated at the rate of $15.50 per hour and are employed on an at-will basis.
Candidates are to submit a resume and cover letter to the intern coordinator by February 28, 2025.
Email application materials to intern@mackinac.org or mail to:
Christine Bowerson
Director of Operations/Intern Coordinator
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
140 West Main Street
P.O. Box 568
Midland, MI 48640-0568
While we thank all applicants for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those whom we are considering for an interview. No telephone calls, please.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit research and educational institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government. Through our research and education programs, we challenge government overreach and advocate for a free-market approach to public policy that frees people to realize their potential and dreams.
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