Looking for a fun and educational internship? Love planning and organizing events? Want to work side-by-side with the President & CEO of a non-profit organization? Enjoy meetings and networking at the Capitol with Senators and Representatives? Want some experience working for an international child advocacy group? WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in implementing and participating in organization's fundraising events, including online and in-person events, during internship.
- Responsible for assisting in implementing and participating in the organization's 38th Annual Child Welfare Symposium. (Location, travel details and onsite experience tbd).
- Assist with planning of special events, including meeting with event committees, developing community resources, generating new ideas and attending event meetings. Work with development staff to increase quality of events.
- Assist with special event mailings, publication design, logistical tasks for events, phone calls related to donations, and other tasks as determined necessary by development and event staff.
- For the Symposium: Assist with tracking all workshop presenter materials (bios, class descriptions, AV needs, VIP badges/registration) and contacting them about their workshop times and locations; Collect presenter materials and prepare for workshops; Prepare Room Host materials for every workshop; Assist in meeting presenters the day of conference and directing them to their assigned workshop location.
- Outreach, marketing and material development for all events. Additionally, intern will have the opportunity to work on projects involving marketing design, strategic planning, and social media strategy during the Symposium, allowing for valuable experience in the field of communications.
- Other duties, as assigned
The Ideal Candidate
Ideal applicants would have an interest in international child welfare issues and advocacy. Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-starters, and organized professionals or students who will provide general support in communications, research, and projects. This position also requires strong communication skills, initiative, and multitasking. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is vital. Knowledge of website development/maintenance is a plus. Database experience is a plus. If you have any other skills/talents/interests that may be helpful, make sure to include it in your resume.
The ideal Community Outreach Intern would also have an interest in event planning and community support. He or she must be very organized, articulate, and committed.
The internship starts in June 2013 and consists of a minimum of 20-25 hours/week, with an increase of hours from January – April 2013. This is an unpaid position, but can meet credit criteria for undergraduate or graduate practicum with approval from the respective college or university. Must be available to work full-time and travel during the entire Symposium timeframe (a week in April 2014). (NOTE: The organization has coordinated an intern in this position for over five years.)
