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ORGANIZATION: VEAP- Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People
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POSITION TITLE: Special Events Intern
TYPE: Flexible, 6-10 hours a week. This is an unpaid position.
REPORTS TO: Advancement Director
ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Neighbors serving neighbors in need.
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Special Events Intern is an essential Advancement team member and supports the organization by providing assistance in the planning and coordination of the annual fundraising gala.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Making follow up calls and visits to solicit auction items
- Receiving, logging, and tracking auction items
- Writing descriptions of auction items
- Organizing and assisting with day-of-event auction set up
- Creating display boards
- Providing additional event planning assistance as needed
Skills needed:
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Pleasant, professional phone manner
- Able to take direction; capable and willing to take initiative
- Able to work with others
- Dependable, reliable and able to work independently
Benefits of joining the team:
- Gain working knowledge of non-profit event planning
- Develop project coordination experience
- Build relationships with a great team of volunteers and staff
- Internship hours
Duration:
- February through the end of May 2017. Schedule to be determined with supervisor.
- Must be available for the annual gala event on Friday, May 19.
Submit resume and cover letter to Patty Schulz at pattys@veap.org. Deadline 5:00 p.m. February 3, 2017 to guarantee review of candidacy. No phone inquiries please.
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About VEAP- Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People
Location:
9600 Aldrich Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55420, US
Mission Statement
Together, we create pathways to stronger, more hopeful, communities through access to healthy food, housing stability and supportive services.
Description
VEAP is a basic needs and social services organization whose programs promote access to healthy foods, stable housing and transportation. VEAP’s programs are designed to address a particular need and when used together provide hope and can help avoid a financial crisis such as loss of housing, transportation or employment. Whether the hardship is from a disability, job transition, or the financial and physical stresses of aging, VEAP has been helping our neighbors in need for over 40 years in Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9600 Aldrich Avenue SouthDoor A (west side of building)Bloomington, MN 55420
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Event Design & Planning
- Organization
- Donor Management
- Event Planning / Management
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-10 hours a week from February through May 2017