Ubuntu Education Fund offers full and part-time internships in the fall, spring, and summer for undergraduates, advanced students, and recent graduates who are interested in gaining experience in the nonprofit sector. We are seeking a highly motivated, socially conscious Special Events Intern to help sustain Ubuntu's life-saving work in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This intern will not only join a passionate team of development professionals, but he/she will also benefit from the Ubuntu Internship Development Program.

Ubuntu Internship Development Program:

• Professional Skills Building: Projects that build communication skills, research capabilities, ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted workplace, partnership-building capacities, understanding of development in Africa, and professionalism
• Insight into Nonprofit Sector: Informal interviews with heads of departments across the organization, discussions on nonprofit trends and development buzzwords, as well as access to industry professionals on an as-needed basic
• Personalized Mentorship: Career guidance, regular feedback sessions with supervisor, and CV/resume building workshops
• Real-World Development Experience: Working relationships and networking opportunities with nonprofit professionals based in South Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom

Special Events Intern tasks will include, but are not limited to:

Ubuntu Social – cocktail event for 300 upwardly mobile 20s/30s supporters

• Liaise with venue on logistics for the event
• Use SplashThat site to manage guest list
• Set up event space and manage check-in/donation table on the night
• Assist with following up on outstanding pledges post-event

NYC Gala – our high-profile annual 450-person fundraising event

• Coordinate logistics with dozens of vendors/service providers
• Book transportation and accommodation for entertainers and speakers
• Respond to telephone/e-mail inquiries from event guests and volunteers
• Create spreadsheets and other documents to help with organization of the event
• Draft thank you letters to gala donors and file backup documentation
• Input guest contact details into Salesforce donor database
• Manage various aspects of event (e.g. check-in, pledge moment, live auction, cocktail hour)

Other

• Assist with various general support projects for Ubuntu's External Relations department

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to Ubuntu's mission and model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; confident when speaking on telephone and in person
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, must be detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in a career in international development, human rights, events, or fundraising
• Knowledge of social media is a plus
• Fundraising or event planning experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Salesforce or other databases is a plus

Eligibility:

• Must be at least a college freshman in good standing, an advanced student, or a recent graduate
• Must be able to work full-time (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) from April through August. (End date of the internship is flexible depending on the candidate's situation; please note your availability in your application.)
• Must be available all day/evening on Wednesday, April 26th for Ubuntu Social, from early morning through mid-afternoon on Sunday, May 21st for AIDS Walk NY, and all day/evening on Thursday, June 8th for the Gala

Application Deadline:

Ubuntu accepts applications on a rolling basis for every position listed on our website. The listing will be available until the internship has been filled.

This is an unpaid internship. However, it may be eligible for college credit. (Please be sure to check with your college or university).

Ubuntu is guided by a simple, all-encompassing, yet radical mission: to help raise Port Elizabeth’s orphaned and vulnerable children by giving them what all children deserve—everything.