Special Events Summer Intern

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Location: Ontario, Inland Empire Field Office

Salary: Unpaid, college credit

Term: 15-20 weeks, depending on start date.

Hours: preferred 10 - 15 hours per week (2 days a week)

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non-profit health organization that addresses the challenges of people living with MS. The Society helps individuals affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

The Southern California & Nevada Chapter is looking for an outgoing, passionate individual who is interested in Special Events planning and/or working for a non-profit. This is a fast-paced, fun job that is perfect for someone who has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. We empower our interns by giving them a great deal of autonomy and real world experience. After this internship you will be ready for a position as a volunteer coordinator, special events coordinator, etc.

The Special Events Intern reports directly to the Community Development Manager and Community Development Coordinator . She/he is responsible for assisting with the planning of MuckFest and Challenge Walk.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Event support leading up to and on the day of the event(s).

* Recruit volunteers and assist with the communication and coordination of all details for event volunteers.

* Maintain organized spreadsheet and calendar detailing what vendors/organizations have been contacted, their status, etc.

* Contact potential vendors for in-kind donations (free goods and services).

* Other administrative duties as assigned.

* Answer questions from fundraisers and clients regarding walks.

If you’re interested in this position please email cover letter and resume to Kayla.Peters@nmss.org.