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Special Events Project Assistants
ORGANIZATION: Lighthouse Guild
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The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating special events that bring value to the clients and programs of Lighthouse Guild. These events are often made possible by generous donations from corporations and philanthropic individuals.
Position: Special Events Program Assistant
Location: 250 West 64th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10023
Opportunity Summary: This position is ideal for a volunteer/intern with project management experience who is good with social media and can assist with all aspects of managing special events; including researching and creating theme-based activities, creating budgets, creating agenda/run of show for the event; and using their artistic skills to create the props needed for a successful event. The ideal candidate is an individual who is a self-starter who can work independently and with little guidance; comfortable managing all aspects of a special event or research project. Event planning or hospitality background a plus.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Department with all aspects of event coordination from budget creation to sourcing event supplies.
2. Assume leadership on day-to-day activities necessary to execute a successful event.
3. Determine if additional manpower/volunteer support is necessary.
4. Act as primary liaison with Department that benefits from the event.
5. Generate donor acknowledgements, inventory donations as needed.
6. Conduct research as needed to turn event vision into reality.
Qualifications:
* Strong computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
* Ability to navigate the Internet, including social media, required.
* Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
* A people person with strong customer service orientation and good interpersonal skills.
* Self-starter who is willing to help wherever needed.
* Experience with or Interest in project management, event planning or nonprofit philanthropy is a plus.
* Ability to take and follow instructions and apply critical thinking skills.
* The ability to exhibit excellence in the execution of your responsibilities required.
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About Lighthouse Guild
Location:
250 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023, US
Mission Statement
Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss through coordinated vision and health services. With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness.
Description
Lighthouse Guild was officially formed in December 2013 when Jewish Guild Healthcare and Lighthouse International merged, to become the leading not-for-profit vision + healthcare organization. Drawing on more than 200 years of combined service, with histories dating back to 1914 and 1905, respectively, Lighthouse Guild’s experience is unmatched.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
250 West 64th StreetNew York, NY 10023
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- The ideal candidate is available approximately 20 - 25 hours per week and will be present in the office 3 or 4 days per week for at least 5 hours per day. Must be present day of event.
- Please submit a resume and writing sample to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the hours you are available to serve in your cover letter. Direct all questions to the Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center (646) 874-8688. Attire: Business