Events & Partnerships Internship

Job Description

About the Role
This Events & Partnerships Internship at Operation Smile offers hands-on experience in event management and corporate marketing with a global non-profit. Interns join the Events and Partnerships (E&P) team to contribute to meaningful initiatives, with the flexibility to choose from four main areas of focus to align with individual interests and career goals. This unpaid internship is open year-round and offers flexible scheduling and work options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person formats.

What You’ll Do
• Perform data entry for donors, sponsors, and event attendees.
• Research potential donors, corporate sponsors, event attendees, and celebrities.
• Generate reports to support donor development strategies.
• Research potential auction items and in-kind donations.
• Contact businesses and corporations to request donations.
• Generate reports to aid donor development strategies.
• Draft press releases and media pitches.
• Research media outlets and potential partnership opportunities.
• Promote events and partnerships through various media outlets.
• Support social media campaigns and content creation.
• Generate reports on media coverage and public relations effectiveness.
• Manage event logistics, including travel and hotel accommodation.
• Take notes during meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Maintain event documents, spreadsheets, and calendars.
• Oversee event planning tasks, such as materials gathering, shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Design promotional materials, including flyers, signage, and presentations.
• Work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work as needed.

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are highly motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Are a self-starter capable of working independently.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork.
• Are a skilled problem solver who can effectively multitask.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and adhere to privacy policies.
• Are a quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and software.
• Have exceptional customer service skills.
• Are proficient in Microsoft 365, Google Docs, Canva, social media platforms, and online research.

Bonus Qualifications
• Experience in data entry is a plus.

Role Highlights & Compensation
• This is an unpaid internship.
• Open year-round with flexible scheduling and work options (remote, hybrid, and in-person formats available).
• Offers four areas of exposure to best align with your interests and goals.
• Provides skill development in areas such as advanced research and data management, donor and corporate outreach, relationship stewardship, creative marketing strategies, and vendor and partnership management.
• Includes formal BBCRM training and opportunities for Blackbaud certification.
• Includes formal ZoomInfo training.