Internship Title: Event Planning Intern
Department: Development
Semester: Summer, Fall
Position Description: The Event Planner works with the Walk Coordinator and Marketing Director to ensure proper planning and execution of Barakat’s Walk for Literacy, its largest annual fundraising event, and other events. The Events Intern helps organize logistics, organization and outreach and helps secure corporate sponsorship and in-kind donations for the Walk.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Walk Coordinator and Development Director to develop a timeline for the Walk, including submission deadlines and outreach goals
- Research and complete filings for city and state venue permissions
- Research and reserve equipment for event
- Develop and maintain walker registration list in Salesforce
- Help recruit walkers
- Research and solicit businesses for donations through phone calls, letters and in-person meetings
- Organize and track donations in Salesforce
- Develop and update event materials as needed
- Be flexible and open-minded to other tasks
Desired Skills and Experience
- Event-planning experience
- Creativity in developing outreach efforts
- Experience with Salesforce
- Outgoing personality, comfortable meeting new people
Time Commitment
- Semester long commitment
- Time commitment of at least 20 hours per week
Please note: This internship is unpaid.
