Special Events Intern

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Position Description:

Dress for Success New Orleans is seeking a part-time (about 10 hrs/week) intern to assist with the planning and execution of our fall Fashion Gala. This position will provide experience with special event planning, marketing, assisting with silent auction donations and set up, communicating with sponsors and guests, and organizing event logistics.

The Special Events Intern will work directly with and report to the President of the Board of Directors.

Specific Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with fundraising, planning and logistics for upcoming fundraising luncheon.
• Assist in marketing efforts to promote event including paper mailers, eblasts, social media and web advertisements
• Soliciting in-kind donations for thesilent auction
• Recruitment and management of volunteers
• Draft and send communication to attendees and sponsors before and after event
• Database management
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Board President
• Attend occasional special event committee meetings and special events (when possible)

Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in event marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to manage projects with goals and deadlines
• Enthusiasm to learn and a team player
• Proficient with e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and social media outlets
• Ability to work some weekend and evening hours
• Must have own reliable transportation, to be able to pick up and drop off large items for silent auction

Salary: Unpaid Internship

How to Apply: All interested applicants should submit a PDF cover letter and resume to Brianna Reddeman, Director of Programs.

https://neworleans.dressforsuccess.org/contact/

Job Type: Internship