Development Event Production Intern

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission , the Society funds cutting edge research , drives change through advocacy , facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

The ORC Event Production Intern will assist the Event Production department with planning and implementation of all Oregon Market Walk MS events and Bike MS: Willamette Valley. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in learning more about nonprofit fundraising and event planning. The internship offers exciting hands-on experience, opportunity to gain new skills, build and maintain networks and work with a dynamic and talented team dedicated to ending MS forever.

Spicific Responsibilities

• Support Event Production to deliver on-time and on-budget objectives.
• Assist with monthly budget review preparation and event expense tracking.
• Work with city entities, vendors, internal and external stakeholders to assist with coordination and implementation of Market events.
• Create agenda, take meeting notes and assist with action item follow up for event production meetings.
• Take a lead role with inventory management, event binder preparation and managing the event packing process.
• Assist in ongoing development of In-Kind sponsor prospect lists to provide goods and services that will enhance the event experience, includes mapping local towns for efficient acquisition and outreach for goods and services.
• Manage insurance requests and tracking.
• Assist with event permitting.
• Assist with development and management of event timelines.

Learning Objectives

• The ideal candidate will gain experience in Event Production by participating in the pre-planning and execution of Market events as well as post event closing procedures.
• Develop project management, communication, budgeting and problem-solving skills through management of assigned projects.
• Develop an understanding of information dissemination through monthly budget review preparation, timeline creation, event expense tracking and staff binder preparation.
• Learn effective strategies in building strong relationships, building and maintaining a network and working as a part of a team.