Events Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Autism Speaks is seeking professionals. This job posting is facilitated by Lensa, a career site for job seekers.
Job Description:
Autism Speaks is offering a Summer Events Internship in Ohio. This is a 10-week remote program focused on providing valuable event planning experience within a non-profit setting. The intern will support the planning and execution of Cleveland area events, including Gala, Walk, and TopGolf events. The role offers hands-on experience in event timelines, planning processes, community outreach, and other key event skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with planning logistics across the Great Lakes area of Cleveland.
• Assist with planning and outreach of kickoff events.
• Assist with donor, sponsor, and volunteer outreach and stewardship.
• Assist with area marketing and communications, including email and social media content drafting.
• Assist with silent auction donation and in-kind partnership outreach.
• Provide administrative support and perform job-related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Able to receive academic credit for the internship.
• Commitment to a flexible work schedule of 20 hours per week during standard business hours.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Excellent customer service skills in dealing with internal and external constituents.
• Must have the ability to work with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Social Media Technology.
• Must live in the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio area and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed.
Core Competencies:
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Professional Behavior
• Results-Driven
• Customer Orientation
• Flexibility
Reporting Structure:
The Events Intern will report to the Senior Manager, Community Engagement – Great Lakes.
Additional Information:
The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision. This is a remote position, but the applicant must live in the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio area.
Data Security:
The intern is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which they have access.
