Special Events Intern

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This position is intended to provide qualified interns with opportunities to learn through experience about nonprofit communications, fundraising and event management. In this role, the intern will apply and refine his/her skills related to event coordination, marketing and communications, and will learn through experience with specialized donor and event databases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planning and coordination of the annual Red, White and NEW gala being held Aug. 18, 2018
• Manage event auction items through catalog entry and support; liaise with Auction Committee ongoing
• Enter donation and sponsorship information into donor databases
• Draft donor acknowledgement letters
• Prepare status reports on auction items, donations and event sponsorships
• Draft emails, communications and marketing collateral
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying and filing
• Other duties as assigned

• Sensitivity to people of all cultures, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds
• Submit to a criminal background check
• Dependable and committed to the safety, health, and well-being of refugee youth
• Computer competency in MS Windows and MS Word
• At least 18 years of age and able to be physically active and mentally prepared to work with refugee youth of different ages, abilities, and backgrounds
• Experience working with youth in grades K-5 in an educational setting, preferably with refugee and/or immigrant youth
• Commitment to organization’s mission and serving refugees

TO APPLY: Interested candidates may submit their application, resume and cover letter to Akheia Bowie at volunteerengagement@newamericanpathways.org, no phone calls please. This is a non-paid internship. Students may receive credit.