Working closely with the Membership and Marketing Manager, the Event Planning Intern will provide general and logistical support on projects related to Alliance for Girls’ year-round workshops and member events including the 6th Annual Conference in May 2018.

This internship offers a dynamic opportunity to gain experience in event planning and coordination, volunteer management, community organizing and working at a rapidly growing non-profit.

• Assist in logistics and coordination of workshops, events, and the annual conference in May 2018
• Support outreach and creation of marketing materials for workshops (average attendance: 30), the membership meeting (target attendance: 140) and annual conference (target attendance: 500)
• Research and contact potential vendors including venues, caterers, and rentals
• Assist in securing in-kind donations and sponsorships
• Recruit and manage volunteers as needed to assist with event setup/breakdown, tabling, registration, and ushering attendees
• Perform administrative tasks as needed

• Prospective candidates should be undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates who are passionate about girls’ and women’s issues and are interested in gaining experience in coordinating a variety of events.

• Ideal candidates are self-starters, organized, entrepreneurial, have strong communication skills, are comfortable making phone calls and delegating, and have some experience organizing events.

• A valid driver’s license and access to a car are recommended but not required.