Events Intern

ALF seeks an enthusiastic, personable, and detail-oriented intern to support the Events Department in event programming, promotion, and fundraising efforts.

About the role

The National Events Intern will support the Events Department in strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising efforts through large and small-scale national signature campaigns such as the Liver Life Walk, Gala, Liver Life Challenge, and Make-a-Difference events. The intern will work directly with the Events Department to ensure all event objectives and goals are achieved.

Upon successful completion of this internship (10-week minimum), the selected intern will receive a $500 stipend paid in a lump sum. Interns may also receive educational credit hours if approved by their academic institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment calls for Liver Life Walk and implementation of multi-week virtual walk programming
• Assist with implementing a promotional plan for Liver Life Walk (both on and offline)
• Assist with auction solicitation and additional logistic needs for the annual National Legacy Gala event
• Assist with implementing an ongoing recruitment and communications plan for the Liver Life Challenge endurance program
• Research and maintain the database used for online event marketing purposes (online calendar listings, press releases, etc.)
• Assist with online research and outreach of potential event sponsors (in-kind, cash, etc.); outreach may include cold calls
• Research best practices being implemented by other non-profits for national walk, endurance, and culinary events
• Assist with customer service inquiries
• Department administrative duties as needed

Requirements

• Excellent relationship management skills
• Strong team communication skills to ensure the ability to work in a virtual environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong phone skills and willingness to make cold calls
• Ability to meet deadlines, stay organized, and manage several projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and conducting online research
• Must enjoy working as a member of a team with multiple projects and be able to handle pressure with grace

Qualifications

Candidates should have obtained, or be in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Public Service, Non-Profit Management, Social Work, Public Health Administration, Communications, Marketing, Special Events, and/or related discipline.

Schedule

This is a remote, work-from-home position with a required set schedule. Schedule is flexible and will need to be proposed to and approved by the National Manager, Corporate Engagement.

Benefits

• $500 stipend paid in a lump sum upon successful completion of the 10-week internship
• Resume-building experience and opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals specializing in liver health
• Potential for educational credit hours if approved by academic institution
• Supportive, all-inclusive working environment where interns can learn new skills and enhance existing ones
• Letter of recommendation upon completion