Special Events Internship

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Louisiana Children's Museum

Special Events Intern

Position Summary

This internship will provide a hands-on opportunity to develop a working knowledge of development and special event/fundraising efforts in a Museum/non-profit setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• · Excellent organization, communication, and customer service skills
• · Proficiency in basic word processing and spreadsheet applications (Word and Excel)
• · Must demonstrate initiative and have a high level of energy and enthusiasm
• · Demonstrated ability to produce quality work in a close team environment
• · Willingness to work flexible hours in response to program needs

Key Responsibilities:

• · Assisting the Special Events Coordinator with all aspects of the Museum’s fundraising events, which include: Children’s World’s Fair(March), CHAIRish the Children (August), and Festival of Trees (December).
• · Processing ticket purchases, sending acknowledgement letters, and organizing will call lists for the event.
• · Recruiting and confirming volunteers for the event. Serving as the point of contact for answering any questions and scheduling volunteers for the day of the event.
• · Making follow-up phone calls and sending letters to sponsors, performers, volunteers, as well as organizing and inputting all incoming volunteer and entertainment forms.
• · Offering creativity and resourcefulness when helping to organize events and perform other duties as assigned.

Hours: Flexible (minimum of 15 hours per week). Days and hours to be mutually agreed upon between the intern and LCM.

Position Reports To: Development Director and Special Events Coordinator

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit current resume, one-page cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and at least two references/recommendations. Email to Ann Kerrin, Operations Director, at akerrin@lcm.org. Please no phone calls.