GPS Event/Outreach Intern

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Guided Pathways - Support for Youth and Families (GPS) welcomes interns to help with GPS events throughout the year. This intern will assist with the planning, organizing, coordinating, promoting, facilitating, and support of a special event including a quarterly Family Social Event, an annual Volunteer Recognition Party, or a Summer Picnic. The event/outreach coordinator can plan an entire event or help with various parts of the planning. If you ever wanted to be part of a dynamic and positive team, GPS is the place to volunteer!

About Us

Guided Pathways - Support for Youth and Families (GPS) is a King County-based, non-profit, family support organization founded with the sponsorship of the King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division (MHCADSD). Our mission is:

We are families helping families. We empower and support families and youth struggling with behavioral, emotional or substance abuse challenges in navigating resources to achieve wellness and resilience.

Qualifications:

The Event/Outreach Intern should have professional or previous volunteer experience in the following areas:

• Excellent communication skills in-person and on the phone
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel: proficient in developing and maintaining databases; ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets; perform mail merges
• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to manage a project with goals and deadlines.
• Can balance between being a self-starter and not being afraid to ask questions and receive further direction.
• Excellent writing skills
• And a Team Player

If you do not already have the technical qualifications but have the desire to learn, no formal training will be provided but, we can teach you the skills so you can be successful.

Intern Commitment:

• Interns should bring a passion for working with families and youth affected by emotional, mental and substance abuse issues.

• Event/Outreach Intern will do the initial planning during or after business hours with the actual event, most likely, being held in the evening or on the weekend

• Some tasks may have very short deadlines while other duties may provide more flexibility.

• Interns must be able to create a schedule that works for them so tasks are completed on time.

Specific Responsibilities for Event/Outreach Intern

The Event/Outreach Intern plays a significant role in planning an event, ensuring that GPS’s event is well-coordinated, and overseeing event-day logistics.

Some of the responsibilities may include:

• Arrange presenters and other logistics such as time and date of the event and catering

• Attend and volunteer with day-of logistics

• Coordinate volunteers for the event

• Develop and provide event evaluation forms when applicable and solicit feedback from attendees

• Help with graphics and promotions.

• Participate in planning meetings providing progress updates

• Collaborate with other Committee members and

• Act as "host" for the event

Supervision

The Event/Outreach Intern will work directly with the Office and Volunteer Coordinator with the goal of creating a fun and successful event.

All volunteers must fill out a GPS Volunteer Application and pass a background check prior to any duties.

If you enjoy working in an environment with positive people, your volunteer time would only increase our ability to make a real difference in the community and in the lives of those we serve.