[Hiring] Spring Events Intern @Autism Speaks

Role Description

Autism Speaks is seeking an Events Intern in Western PA for the Spring! This is a 10-week remote program, and students must be eligible for academic credit. This is an opportunity for an individual to gain valuable event planning experience. As a member of the development team, the intern will have the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of Western PA area events. Area Events include:

• Walk
• 5k Run
• Third Party event support
• Other miscellaneous events

At the end of this internship, the Events Intern will have working knowledge of key event skills, including:

• Developing event timelines
• Planning processes
• Community outreach

The Events Intern will report to the Director, Community Engagement – Western PA. 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. This is a remote position, but the applicant must live in the Western PA area and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed.

DUTIES:

• Assist with planning logistics across Pittsburgh and Western PA
• 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

Requirements

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Professional Behavior
• Results-Driven
• Customer Orientation
• Flexibility

You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.