About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome
and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world. At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups. We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan , which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence. Learn more about some of our accomplishments at Points of Pride . Depart mental Overview The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Position Summary The Cal Athletics Fund Intern supports the event planning and operations of the Donor Engagement Team. This position works with event managers to plan events from start to finish, including providing day-of event support. The Cal Athletics Fund Intern works with vendors, supports Development Officers, and coordinates with coaches and other athletics staff, requiring excellent customer service skills. This position also assists with event communications, including social media and emails. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is October 16, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date. R esponsibilities Event Planning and Administration Under direct supervision, learns to apply professional concepts to develop, plan, organize and administer athletics programs, operating procedures and guidelines. In particular, support the event planning and programming efforts of the Development Office including large scale, small scale and virtual events. External Communications Supports the Development Office's external communications program and helps ensure that information on the website and on printed materials is consistent with mission, representative of the Cal brand, well organized and cleanly proofread. Support the development of social media strategy and plan. Game Day Operations Supports the execution of all football and basketball home games, staffing each game and ensuring alumni and supporters receive support with tickets and parking. Sets up and manages tailgates and pre-game festivities; may also support away game planning and logistics. Database Management and Analysis Learns to use departmental databases (Advance, Salesforce, Paciolan) to prepare reports and perform analyses. Assists with tracking event attendance and logging acknowledgements and communications. Other Duties Other duties as assigned, including professional development. Administrative Support Learns about administrative areas for University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) and Intercollegiate Athletics such as: gift processing, donor stewardship, leadership gifts, events management, capital projects, and communications. Inventory and Maintenance Assists with inventory, storage, and maintenance of gear, Athletics donor signage and/or recognition plaques. Donor Relations and Stewardship Learns about Cal's tiered benefits societies and multifaceted donor relations programs. Helps direct the stewardship events associated with benefits. Required Qualifications Basic knowledge of and/or ability to learn program activity and best practices. Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener. Basic verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties. Education / Training Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted hourly pay that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.00. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. This is a 1-year, full-time (40 hours/week) contract position eligible for UC benefits. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Driving Required Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Other Information This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter. Misconduct As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=89090&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=21&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-c9354dcdaa1c4d3da1d16473c761768a
