Job description
Autism Speaks is seeking an Events Intern in St. Louis, MO for the Fall semester! This is a 10-12 week remote program and students must be eligible for academic credit. This is an opportunity for an individual to gain valuable event planning experience. As a member of the development team, the intern will have the opportunity to play a role in planning and execution of the Heartland events, specifically the St. Louis Chef Gala and St. Louis Golf Classic. At the end of this internship, the Events Intern will have working knowledge of key event skills, including developing event timelines, planning processes, and community outreach which they will be able to translate into future career opportunities.
The Events Intern will report to the Senior Manager, Special Events. The ideal candidate should be looking to gain experience in Non-Profit Special Events for future work. The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision.
This is a remote position, but applicant must live in the St. Louis area and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed.
DUTIES:
- Assist with event logistics for the Gala, including procuring and coordinating restaurant partners
- Assist with the procurement and management of auction items for both the Gala and Golf Classic
- Assist with Area marketing and communications, including social media content
- Assist in donor, sponsor and volunteer outreach and stewardship
- Provide administrative support and perform other job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree
- Able to receive academic credit
- Commitment to a flexible work schedule of 20 hours per week during standard business hours
- Superior organizational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Excellent customer service skills in dealing with internal and external constituents
- Must have the ability to work with a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Social Media Technology
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Building Collaborative Relationships
- Professional Behavior
- Results-Driven
- Customer Orientation
- Flexibility
You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.
