What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Events and Volunteer Intern position at Damar Services, Inc.?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Remarkable way you will make a difference...
- Consistently arrive to work at scheduled times.
- Performs duties as assigned.
- Organize and implement an inventory tracking system for event supplies.
- Assist with preparation, setup, teardown and facilitation of all events during the internship, including Damar Games, Fair Day, Talent Show, and a summer fundraising event.
- Create a welcoming experience for volunteers and support them during volunteer activities.
- Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
- Conduct an interview and write a volunteer feature for the quarterly e-news.
- Must be able to work in different office spaces in the greater Indianapolis area.
- Provide high-quality hospitality for volunteers and event guests.
- Write thank you notes for volunteers after events.
- Maintain a respectful and positive attitude when responding to the needs of others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
What you need to start...
• At least sophomore standing in college.
• 1 year of college in a major related to: Events, Tourism, Hospitality, Communications, Volunteer Management, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, or Philanthrophy.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical.• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to. • No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
Essential Job Functions:
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Position Summary
Pay Rate: $12 per hour
Schedule: 12 week summer internship
Special Events and Volunteer Intern
Remarkable People - We are a Remarkable Team!
At Damar, our people are remarkable and our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results! We are a diverse team of men and women with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We will provide you the training to help you not only provide the best service to our clients, but provide a place where you can begin to fulfill your career ambitions. A Damar Internship is a real job providing hands on experience as well as valuable leadership, mentorship, and coaching to the people we serve. Our program offers a great experience for anyone looking to go into career fields such as Human Services, Social Work, Case Management, Special Education and more! The Special Events and Volunteer Intern will work in conjunction with the entire Damar Communications Team. You will have a key role in supporting volunteers both internally and externally. This will be a fall internship with a planned start date of mid to late August.
Salary : $12
