Internship | Membership Intern

Description

Join the Neighborhood!

Austin PBS is looking for a talented and motivated Membership Intern to join our Membership team. If you are detail-oriented, have strong writing skills, and want to see how fundraising, communications and community impact intersect in public media - this is the opportunity for you.

About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV

Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events each year, Austin PBS has the potential to reach nearly every household daily.

Each year, we broadcast 35,000 hours of free, curated content across our four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.

But we are more than just a TV station-we are a mission-driven nonprofit media organization. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events. Last year alone, we hosted over 90 events with more than 100,000 attendees. Visit video.austinpbs.org or download the free PBS app to explore our local programs and learn more about Austin PBS.

Position Overview

The Membership Intern supports the Austin PBS Membership team in its mission to grow and engage a community of donors who make public media possible. Working under the supervision of the Membership Manager, the intern assists in day-to-day operations that sustain member communications, fundraising campaigns, and stewardship activities.

This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development and donor engagement, ideal for students interested in public media, membership programs, and fundraising.

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce well-crafted, engaging copy for fundraising and membership related emails to members and prospective members
• Assist with managing project flow of membership campaigns related to Raffles, Quarterly On-Air Pledge Drives, Vehicle Donations, Planned Giving, and other membership fundraising opportunities
• Support the Membership Manager in the planning and implementation process of the Winter Membership On-Air Fund Drive and Giving Tuesday
• Evaluate, provide edits to and create website content as it relates to membership initiatives and campaigns
• Assist with membership database and fundraising operations projects, including data quality reviews, campaign preparation, constituent record maintenance, and reporting, while gaining hands-on experience with nonprofit CRM systems
• Assistance at occasional daytime and evening events like Overheard with Evan Smith
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship
• In-person availability required two days a week (hybrid internship) for 15-20 hours weekly
• Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail and storytelling
• Proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Canva preferred
• Willingness to collaborate, take feedback constructively, and learn new tools or systems
• Cover letters are required for consideration

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in fundraising communications and CRM database
• Learn how to plan and implement campaigns like the Winter Membership Fund Drive
• Develop skills in content strategy, project management, and audience engagement
• Build your professional portfolio with real-world work that reaches over 40,000 Austin PBS members and counting
• Collaborate with professionals across marketing, development, and programming in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Contribute to the success of one of Central Texas's most trusted nonprofit media organizations

Important Information

• Applications Open: July 27, 2026
• Deadline to Apply: August 7, 2026
• Internship Duration: September 7 - December 11, 2026
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Physical Demands

Work is primarily conducted in a general office setting. Occasional travel to the office or events may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is essential to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.