Events Intern

What You’ll Learn & Experience

• Gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and community events.
• Aid in event logistics, including vendor coordination, registrations, scheduling, and event timelines.
• Participate in event setup, breakdown, and day-of operations, ensuring a positive experience for attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and staff.
• Learn how nonprofit events support fundraising, community outreach, and donor engagement.
• Assist with volunteer coordination, guest check-in, and participant communications.
• Create event materials, signage, and promotional content using Microsoft Office and other communication tools.
• Maintain event records, registrations, supply inventories, and administrative documentation.
• Understand how budgets, sponsorships, timelines, and project management contribute to successful events.
• Enhance professional skills such as organization, communication, customer service, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in post-event evaluations to identify successes and opportunities for future improvement.

Mentorship & Growth

• Interns are supported by experienced staff who provide guidance, feedback, and opportunities to observe and participate in real work environments.
• This experience helps individuals build confidence, learn workplace expectations, and explore potential careers in nonprofit management, development/marketing, and event management.

Ideal Candidates

• Enjoy planning, organizing, and bringing projects together.
• Like working with people and creating positive experiences.
• Are interested in nonprofit organizations, fundraising, communications, marketing, or event management.
• Thriving in collaborative environments and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working occasional evenings, weekends, and special events, including HumanKind's annual Thanksgiving Event, Turkey Trot.
• Dependable, eager to learn, and open to feedback.