[Hiring] Community Events Team Lead @Our National Conversation

Role Description

The Community Events Team Lead contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by leading the Community Events team in planning, coordinating, and hosting speaker series, networking opportunities, and community engagement events for ONC interns and the external community. The Team Lead supports the development of ONC’s College Campus Initiative and College Chapters, promoting conversations that spotlight political tolerance and tangible solutions.

• Oversee outreach to potential speakers, mentors, ONC advisors, college clubs, and campus representatives.
• Organize priorities, delegate responsibilities, support interns, and ensure projects move forward with clear expectations and consistent follow-through.
• Work primarily conducted through Zoom, Slack, and Google Workspace.
• Must commit through the end of the current semester; opportunities to extend may be available based on performance and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Management or leadership experience through work, internships, student organizations, volunteer programs, or team projects.
• Interest in event management, community engagement, or nonprofit leadership; study in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Confident leading a team, delegating work, and holding members accountable professionally.
• Energetic, dedicated, and proactive, with strong ownership and follow-through.
• Strong organizational and time management skills across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Responsive, consistent, and effective communication, including during conflict.
• Ability to lead remotely, collaborate effectively, and work independently.
• Sound judgment in resolving issues and involving leadership when needed.
• Comfort using Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace; Eventbrite experience preferred.
• Ability to attend weekly organization-wide meetings and lead weekly Community Department meetings.
• Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
• Submit a one-page cover letter describing leadership experience and interest in the role.

Requirements

• This is an unpaid internship position.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• College credit where approved by the applicant’s institution.
• Professional networking.
• Leadership development.
• Resume-building experience.