Event and conference organizing

Apprenticeship (1 year) - 10 hrs/week. 480 hours. Work through the details of organizing large events, be they online conferences or in-person lectures. Go from novice to practitioner in events management. As an apprentice, you will also learn how to support and manage entry-level practitioners. Apprentices are expected to be advanced in their skills and career-ready upon graduation.

• Internship (6 months) 10 hrs/week. 240 hours. Learn the ins and outs of successful events management. Learn a new skill and practice it while building the archive.

In-Person position. Administered from BERKELEY, CA, USA only. Person must be based in North America (USA).

Internship Time Period:

TWELVE MONTHS POSITION: Position once every year. Apprentice needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 12 months commitment

SIX MONTHS POSITION: Position opens every quarter. Intern needs to commit a minimum of 10 hours each week. Minimum 6 months commitment.

In-Person position only at our Berkeley office, CA. Person must be based in North America (USA).

Job Description:

o Build timelines and plans for all aspects of organizing an event

o Execute on outreach and advertising plans for events organizing

o Learn the ins and outs of community engagement

o Get a flavor of events planning

o Make use of planning tools such as spreadsheets or project management software

o Manage teams of volunteers and organize events personnel by role.

o Be available to attend and manage local events in person which may involve local traveling

Job Requirements:

o You are organized and value punctuality - dotting i's and t's is a hobby for you

o A knack for being outgoing and enjoying the company of others

o Excellent oral and written communication skills

o A flare for creating meaningful experiences for others through gathering

o Previous experiences hosting and managing events is helpful by not required

Internship Expectations:

Interns are expected to develop ownership of their projects and encouraged to develop creative solutions. Intern must have a strong passion for and dedication to our mission and goals. Interns will receive relevant training, fieldwork experience as well as guaranteed references for successfully completing their internship term. This internship is unpaid but interns may apply for credit or funding through their college or university. Successful interns, at the end of their tenure, may be considered for any paid positions that are available.

Interns work at the downtown office in Berkeley, California, USA. In-person positions assume the applicant has US citizenship, permanent residency status, or a valid US VISA, and can self-sustain their stay throughout the internship or apprenticeship period, including food, lodging, and transport.