Company: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Address: 600 Penn Avenue
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Application Deadline: April 4, 2013
Position: 2 Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 05/20/13 — 09/20/13 (Flexible)
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Description
INTERNSHIP PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE
• This internship position reports to the Director of Special Events and Manager of Special Events.
• The Special Events Assistant assists in the design and implementation of special events in support of PSO operations. The main focus for this position will include the Annual Gala and Soiree on Friday, September 27th. Other events may include Parties of Note, Fiddlesticks birthday party, Donor Benefit Events, and Young Professionals Events. This internship also coordinates with the Individual, Corporate and Government teams to make sure that fundraising events complement their efforts.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• This internship is responsible for a main role in the design, organization, and implementation of our annual Gala and Soiree.
• Assist in the research, and development of the annual Gala and Soiree.
• Research, identify and recommend new sources of Special Event revenues.
• Maintain up-to-date paper and electronic files on all Special Events. Document internal and external communications that concern Special Events.
• Maintain data base of PSO event attendees and coordinate information within the Tessitura electronic management system.
• Assist in the preparation of all correspondence and reports regarding Special Events for staff and volunteers.
• Participate in Donor Relations cultivation/acknowledgement events.
• All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
• Two years of college completed.
• Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week for the semester in at least five-hour increments between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to work through October 2nd. Adjustments will be made to accommodate the new fall school schedule.
• Previous experience in events and or catering is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, verbal and writing skills, excellent attention to detail, ability to interact comfortably and effectively with institutional and community volunteer leadership; creativity a key.
• Interest to gain greater experience in Event Planning and Non-Profit Event Fundraising.
