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1 person is interested
Event Planning Intern - Summer 2017
ORGANIZATION: Community Thread
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1 person is interested
You can gain valuable hands-on nonprofit event planning and volunteer coordination experience. The Event Planning Intern will primarily work with Volunteer Center staff to plan, execute, and evaluate River Rally, Community Thread’s summer signature service initiative. The intern will also support other Community Thread programs and events, such as Stuff the Bus and Summer Stretch. Use your event planning skills to support Community Thread!
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate event logistics for River Rally including volunteer recruitment and management
- Assist in managing pre-registration and on-site volunteer registration
- Help secure equipment, set-up, and tear-down as needed
- Conduct evaluation of events, including writing a post-event report, survey, and thank you messages
- Assist in the creation of event marketing and promotional materials based on marketing timeline (i.e. posters, press releases, and social media content)
- Other event planning and communications responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational ability and planning skills
- Demonstrated community engagement skills
- Experience in working with social media sites and communications tasks
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with good judgment
- Team-oriented work style and effective interpersonal skills
- Willingness to ask questions and receive feedback
- Minimum 2 years of college completed
Time Commitment:
- 8-15 hours/week; 12 week minimum commitment
- Flexible hours between 9 am-4 pm; Monday-Friday (occasional evenings may be required)
- Must be available for River Rally in July 2017, specific date TBD
Benefits:
- Learn about volunteerism and event planning
- Build or add to your portfolio of professional communications work
- Contribute to the increased visibility of Community Thread and implementation of effective event planning strategies
- Network with area professionals and community members
- Opportunity to support a meaningful nonprofit organization
Next Steps:
- Submit cover letter and resume to Paige Stein, Volunteer & Communications Coordinator, at Paige@CommunityThreadMN.org by May 1, 2017.
- Anticipated internship start date of June 1.
More opportunities with Community Thread
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Thread
Location:
2300 West Orleans St., Stillwater, MN 55082, US
Mission Statement
Community Thread leverages resources and volunteers to improve the quality of life for adults & their families in our local community. Through direct and indirect services we impact issues of poverty, volunteer management, and senior involvement and isolation. We sustain volunteerism by connecting people and enriching lives. Our vision is a community where all people are engaged, enriched and connected.
Description
Community Thread weaves through the community in a variety of ways.
Our programs/services include:
- Connecting community members through service and providing resources in the field of volunteer management through our regional Volunteer Center
- Engaging seniors through our Stillwater and Bayport Senior Centers
- Providing rides to medical appointments through our Transportation Program
- Assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes through our Chore Services Program
- Providing support during the holidays for families, individuals with disabilities and seniors in our community through our Holiday Hope Program
- We also host a number of community-wide volunteer initiatives including Rake-A-Difference Day and Spring Into Service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2300 Orleans Street WestStillwater, MN 55082
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Project Management
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 8-15 hours/week; 12 week minimum commitment