NYC Special Events Intern

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Jumpstart seeks an energetic intern who is interested in gaining valuable experience in fundraising, special events, and more. The intern will join the 4-person Development team based in the New York office and work closely with the Development Assistant and the Associate Director of Development. The team manages fundraising for four states in Jumpstart’s network: NY, NJ, PA, and CT. The intern will develop an understanding of planning, promoting, supporting, and executing small to large-scale fundraising events, as well as learn about Jumpstart’s fundraising efforts in the region. The Special Events intern will finish the internship having gained in-depth and hands on experience in event planning, a deeper understanding of the functioning of a nonprofit, and more about the early childhood education field. In addition, opportunities to sit in on meetings and presentations and/or connect with other staff, schedule dependent, can be arranged based on the intern's area(s) of interest(s).

This is an unpaid internship. The intern must receive college credit for the internship. The work schedule is flexible (number of days per week and total hours served) based on criteria of the candidate’s school internship requirements. The ideal candidate would be available from January until May/June and potentially throughout the summer if the intern’s schedule allows. The internship will be based in the Jumpstart’s New York office, located in mid-town Manhattan. The office is open Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am-6pm.

• Assist with production and follow-up efforts of several events throughout the year (including the annual spring gala, reading campaign, luncheons, cocktail parties, and community events, etc.)
• Update/create fundraising materials
• Research and solicit small businesses for potential in-kind donations and partnerships
• Maintain up-to-date invite/prospect lists and trackers
• Provide vendor coordination support
• Physically receive, catalog, and organize auction items and book donations
• Support event set-up and clean-up day-of
• Research new event ideas
• Procure and organize supplies for upcoming events
• Prepare individual and bulk mailings
• Assist with general administrative support, additional projects, and data entry assistance as needed

• A Bachelor’s of Science/Bachelors of Arts degree already in progress
• Qualification to receive school credit for participation in the internship
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High organizational ability along with excellent attention to detail
• Adept skills in using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously, take initiative, and be a self-starter
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Possess a good work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Have a strong interest in nonprofit work and/or Jumpstart’s mission and core values of learning, determination, connection, joy, and kindness

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume via email with "Special Events Intern" in the subject line to Michael Bryer at Michael.Bryer@jstart.org. In the cover letter, please provide information on your availability to work, including days/times. As stated, this is an unpaid position and the intern must receive college credit from a college/university for the internship.

Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your materials!