Autism Speaks is seeking one Events Intern in Columbus, Ohio and one Events Intern in Western PA! 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 and Columbus events. Area Events include Walk, 5k Run, Summit, Third Party event support and 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, and community outreach which they will be able to translate into future career opportunities.

The Events Intern will report to the Senior Manager, 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 applicants must live in Western PA area or Columbus, Ohio and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed.

DUTIES:

Assist with planning logistics

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

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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.

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