Special Events Intern
Food Bank For New York City
Winter/Spring 2013
Joining the Food Bank as the Special Events Intern is a great opportunity to gain valuable non-profit event planning experience. As a member of the events team, the intern will have the opportunity to play a key role in the Food Bank For New York City's event production and engagement strategy.
At the end of this internship, the Special Events Intern will have working knowledge of key event skills, including developing production timelines, planning processes, budgeting, and community outreach which he/she will be able to translate into future career opportunities.
This internship is unpaid however, Food Bank For New York City can help interns obtain college credit for their work, where available. The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision. We require a minimum of 12 hours/week and commitment through the end of May 2013.
Description:
- Provide logistical and administrative support for the Can Do Awards, Food Bank's gala fundraiser.
- Play a key role in outreach, record keeping, and organization of third party event partnership.
- Support engagement events produced by Food Bank through the planning, execution, event follow-up phases.
- Produce content for social media and website.
Skills and requirements:
- Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in the special events field.
- Superior organizational and communication skills.
- Detail oriented a must.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong writing skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Design experience a plus.
- Willingness to help where needed.
- Commitment of at least 12 hours a week.
- Belief in and support of the Food Bank For New York City mission.
This position reports to the Senior Special Events Manager and is based at our Lower Manhattan Office.
