Assistant Event Coordinator Internship Position/ Muscular Dystrophy Association Internship
Purpose:
The Assistant Event Coordinator supports full-time fundraising staff with development and execution of various fundraising programs; specifically as it pertains to the management and implementation of events.
This position reports to the Executive Director and the Fundraising Coordinator.
Responsibilities include:
* Procuring in-kind donations for use in upcoming auctions and raffles. * Recruiting volunteers to assist with various fundraising events. * Supporting event promotion by recruiting “local celebrities” to make appearance during event; work with Assistant Program Coordinator to streamline PR efforts. * Assist with event execution by working events as schedule permits. * Work with fundraising staff to ensure all details of events are taken care of. * Work with event sponsors and participants to coach on fundraising techniques, ideas, and motivation to maximize fundraising effectiveness. * Work with Fundraising Coordinator to help promote events.
Candidate Skills/Interests Required
* Must be very organized with efficient time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. * Must be proficient with web searching, excel, Microsoft word and publisher * Must have good verbal skills and an ability to think “on your feet” * Must be good at asking for things to be donated/sales ability
What the Intern will gain:
. Training and “hands-on” experience in event execution from start to finish; particularly in the realm of fundraising and non-profit work
. Will become familiar with techniques for recruiting volunteers and sponsors
. Will become familiar with processes and requirements of working with government agencies to obtain necessary event permits
. Will work on a large variety of projects
Potential Schedule:
Flexible schedule available Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00; some evenings and weekends available based on event schedule. Would like someone that could work 10-20 hours a week minimum. Start dates during summer break (mid June-Mid September). Starting earlier would also be great!
Britni Delaney
Fundraising Coordinator
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.
701 Dexter Avenue North #106 Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 283-2183 phone (206) 285-2938 fax
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