Events Intern/Volunteer

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YWCA Dayton is seeking an Events Intern/s to assist our staff in planning, executing, and promoting fundraising and special event activities. The intern will report directly to the Special Events Manager and also work closely with other YWCA Dayton staff - including the Director of Development, the Volunteer Coordinator, and the Director of Marketing and Communications - as well as other staff and volunteers.

DURATION:

Spring 2018 and/or Summer 2018 and/or Fall 2018

HOURS:

~5-10 hours per week between Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Schedule negotiable and flexible. Some evenings/weekends required for scheduled events.

COMPENSATION:

Internship position is not compensated. Intern may be eligible for college credits.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contact donors/sponsors/vendors as needed to make reservations & confirm information
• Work with Special Events Manager and/or key volunteers to coordinate event logistics
• Physically receive, catalog and organize event supplies and donated items
• Draft event descriptions and work with the Director of Marketing and Communications to promote event through digital and print channels and assist with event mailings
• Assist with day-of event execution, including set up and tear down and guest services

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in basic Internet and Microsoft Office applications
• Must be extremely organized and detail oriented
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must have ability to work independently as well as in partnership with a team
• Must be able to define and work to deadlines

BENEFITS

• Build your portfolio of work experiences
• Network and make professional connections
• Flexible scheduling
• Be part of one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofits and the longest-serving women’s organization in Dayton
• Help meet an important community need by helping us fundraise and build awareness of our mission and services

Commitment to Service

• Must be responsive to the needs and request of staff, volunteers, donors, and Board of Directors
• Must extend courtesy, friendliness and overall respect to all of the above
• Will collaborate with other staff and/or departments to meet the needs of the organization
• Will be available to times and events when evenings and weekends will be required to fulfill duties

Interpersonal Communication/Teamwork

• Listens well, shares work-related information, is open to others’ perspectives, work styles and methods
• Willingly collaborates and cooperates with others in the organization
• Develops effective working relationships at all levels and values these relationships as critical to effective work
• Ability to address conflict in a respectful manner
• Expresses ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Adept at modifying plans/strategies as needed to best meet the needs of those involved

Dependability/Punctuality:

• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Consistently follows through on projects and issues.
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change.
• Ability to adequately respond to requests and demands in a timely manner.