Special Events Intern for Small Business

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Internship Title: Special Events Intern.

• Position reports directly to Marketing and Events Specialist and Marketing and Events Manager.

Work Schedule: Part-time, 12 hours per week within our core business hours: 9am-5pm, M-F. This position runs from September-November. We can be flexible to accommodate scheduling conflicts. More hours are available, if desired.

Compensation: Unpaid/Volunteer. Would be willing to work in partnership with colleges/university for class credit if applicable.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in planning and execution of the 21 st Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon and Marketplace (1,000+ guests) and emPOWER Social Hour. See below for a description of each event. This may include, but is not limited to: assist with event registration in Eventbrite and Microsoft Dynamics CRM; manage sponsor, attendee, and vendor communication efforts, including: guest registration follow up, data management and coordination, and providing logistical information about the event over the phone and via email (direct mail and eblasts); manage and coordinate volunteer help; assist with event promotion via print, email, and social media; Coordinate supplies and décor needs.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required Skills: High attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with making phone calls; Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook); basic knowledge of social media platforms (especially Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn).

Preferred Skills: Prior event planning and/or coordinating experience.

Event Descriptions:

21 st Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon and Marketplace: On October 14th, join WomenVenture and over 1,000 business professionals, community leaders, and other individuals for an afternoon of investing in the economic success of women. Hear the inspiring stories of our Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained award winners, enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of emcee, Jearlyn Steele, and learn how keynote speaker, Lara Merriken, is fueling the entrepreneurial spirit every day as founder of LÄRABAR. Come prepared to shop in our Marketplace, which features the products and services of 50 WomenVenture client businesses.

emPOWER Social Hour: The emPOWER Social Hour is the after party for the annual Women Mean Business Luncheon on October 14th. It’s a more informal, cozy gathering that features drinks and appetizers, a short program, ample networking opportunities, and shopping in our Marketplace. Join your friends and fellow emerging leaders for an evening of supporting and empowering women’s entrepreneurship.

Contact: Jenee Anderson, Marketing & Events Specialist, (612)
224-9569, janderson@womenventure.org
Please sumbit cover letter and resume for consideration.