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Special Events Internship
ORGANIZATION: South Bronx United
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10 people are interested
Overview:
Special Events Interns work closely with South Bronx United’s Executive Director in planning and managing nonprofit fundraising events with a focus on SBU’s Annual Benefit. The Annual Benefit, which raised $111,000 last year, represents a significant and essential portion of SBU’s operating budget allowing SBU to keep pace with growing programming needs of Bronx youth.
When:
September - November. Exact hours are flexible and will fluctuate according to key periods with more hours likely needed immediately prior to the Benefit in early November, and the Benefit on November 8th.
Where:
SBU Office
594 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
*Work can often be done remotely if needed.
Commitment:
10-15 hours a week, May-early November. The workload of the position is expected to fluctuate around key periods, but is often flexible for a candidate to choose their hours.
Training:
All interns will be trained and supervised by the Development Manager..
Benefits:
While the position is unpaid, interns have the opportunity to see the inner workings of a small but growing non profit and the process of planning and managing a major fundraising event.
Responsibilities in Detail:
* Support a team, the SBU Benefit Committee, in planning and promoting the 5th Annual SBU Benefit
* Solicit donations for the event (venue, food, drinks, auctions items, etc)
* Organize event logistics (catering, registration, recruiting and training volunteers, music, awards program, etc.)
* Manage guest list, ticket purchases, monetary donations, and mailing list
* Support creation of event materials (save the date, evite, sponsor letters)
* Create financial reports for event
* Create run of show for event day and evening
* Promote event on social media and with appropriate mainstream media
* Support other fundraising events as planned by SBU’s Junior Board
Qualifications:
Along with possessing a passion for supporting non profit work and serving urban youth, an intern should have strong communication and writing skills and comfort using Microsoft Excel and Google Documents. Additionally, an ideal candidate would also have a BA in communications, non profit management, marketing or another related field, as well as experience in event planning and/or fundraising.
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About South Bronx United
Location:
814 River Ave, Suite 2-3, Bronx, NY 10451, US
Mission Statement
South Bronx United uses soccer as a vehicle for social change. South Bronx United aims to help youth build character, teamwork, and leadership so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. South Bronx United strives to promote educational achievement, health and wellness, and character development through activities on and off the soccer field and to UNITE a diverse group of individuals and an incredibly diverse community toward common positive goals.
Description
South Bronx United is a youth development organization dedicated on serving the South Bronx through education, mentoring, and soccer programs. Our goal is use the sport and the strength of mentoring to help boys and girls, ages 4-19, develop as leaders and scholars.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
594 Grand Concourse, Suite 2BronxBronx, NY 10451
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2019
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Program Management
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training