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1 person is interested
Event Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Washington Toxics Coalition
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1 person is interested
Position Description
We have an opening for an Event Intern for Summer/Fall 2009. Our Event Intern will work directly with the Development Team to assist in organizing WTC's 9th Annual Auction for Action. General tasks include coordinating and supervising volunteers for this special event, data entry, and item procurement and pick-up. The auction will take place at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion on October 15, 2009.
Who We Are
Washington Toxics Coalition(WTC) is a non-profit organization that protects health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution. Since 1981, WTC has promoted alternatives, advocated policies, empowered communities, and educated people to create a healthy environment.
Benefits of the Internship
• Hands-on experience in key elements of event production
• Act as part of a dynamic team with more than 30 combined years experience
• Opportunity to interact directly with donors, volunteers and event contractors
• Position of responsibility in a major event
• Positive job reference upon successful completion of intership
Commitment
10 hours a week until the event, and the day and evening of the event on October 15, 2009.
More opportunities with Washington Toxics Coalition
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Washington Toxics Coalition
Location:
4649 Sunnyside Ave North, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98103, US
Mission Statement
Washington Toxics Coalition is a membership organization which advocates reduced reliance on toxic chemicals and the elimination of the production, use and release of those toxic chemicals which persist and bioaccumulate, threaten species survival, or cause severe injury. Through staff and volunteers, the Toxics Coalition seeks to achieve its goals through proactive education and advocacy, distributing model alternative policies and practices, challenging existing premises about pollution control, empowering activists by providing information and technical assistance in grassroots organizing, working with diverse coalitions in local and global forums, engaging in litigation, and acting as a credible and accurate information resource for policy makers and the general public.
Description
Washington Toxics Coalition helps protect individuals and families from unnecessary exposures to toxic chemicals with information on least toxic alternatives, public education and advocacy.
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4649 Sunnyside Ave NorthSuite 540Seattle, WA 98103
DATE POSTED
July 30, 2010
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