Events Intern

EVENTS

This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and event planning. The ideal candidate will have a desire to pursue a career in events having strong interpersonal, organizational, logistics and administrative skills as well as some experience assisting with or guiding a fundraising event from start to finish.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Helping plan and execute various aspects of major fundraisers and other small advocacy events in-person and/or virtual
• Helping coordinate event logistics
• Helping with social media promotion of events
• Recruiting and organizing volunteers and committee members
• Helping to research, request and collect silent and live auction items
• Helping create, order and pick up print materials, signage, invitations, save the dates and other promotional materials
• Promoting the event in various media outlets
• Helping secure and coordinate celebrity appearances with Kidsave staff

Minimum skills required:

Superior organizational skills, an ability to multi-task and perform work in a fast-paced team environment, and strong time management, written and verbal communications skills, basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat/Illustrator). Previous event planning experience is highly desirable.

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to jeanette@kidsave.org.