What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Intern position at Connections For The Homeless?
Summary of Position:
The Events Intern will work closely with the Associate Director of Development, Special Events on planning the Connections for the Homeless community block party. The Events Intern will gain experience in community partnerships, vendor management, marketing and promotion, and overall event organization.
Schedule:
This summer internship will run from Monday, May 19- Friday, August 1 and will require 25 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined with supervisor upon hire.
The position will be based out of our Lake Street Church (1450 Chicago Avenue, Evanston) location. Some remote work is also possible. Some weekends and evening hours will be required as well.
Specific Duties:
- Manage relationships with vendors including getting quotes for services, processing check requests, and organizing electronic vendor files.
- Work with Communications Manager to stay on track with marketing and communications plan for each of the events.
- Assist with marketing of the events, including visiting local businesses to distribute flyers and posters.
- Work closely with community partners participating in the Block Party and track their equipment needs and planned activities.
- Help with tracking of volunteers for Block Party and assigning Connections staff members to shifts to work during Block Party.
- Assist staff members in running the day of event operations for Block Party on Saturday, July 26.
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Core Values of Connections for the Homeless
- Perform other duties as needed.
