Events Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Autism Speaks is seeking an Events Intern in Ohio for the Summer semester.
Job Description:
This is a 10-week remote program where students must be eligible for academic credit. This internship provides valuable event planning experience by assisting in the planning and execution of Cleveland area events, including a Gala, Walk, and TopGolf Event.
The Events Intern will report to the Senior Manager, Community Engagement – Great Lakes. The ideal candidate should be looking to gain experience in Non-Profit Special Events for future work. The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision.
Remote position: Applicant must live in the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio area and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed.
Duties:
• 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 but not limited to 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.
• 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, Social Media Technology.
