What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern - Fundraising Division position at Southland Executives?
Southland was founded to provide growing and deserving charities with the promotional reach they need to increase exposure and generate fundraising. We are looking for assistance in generating donations, managing clients' customer acquisition, market research and targeting their key demographics within an event environment.
Our ideal candidate would have a background in philanthropy or volunteer work, have a strong social and work ethic, and has a great spirit and energy in leading a team of people. All positions are paid and guarantee a base pay - even our internship positions! We offer a rich array of training and development designed to provide you with the skills that will help you excel with our company and throughout your professional career path.
Position Duties:
Our ideal candidate would have a background in philanthropy or volunteer work, have a strong social and work ethic, and has a great spirit and energy in leading a team of people. All positions are paid and guarantee a base pay - even our internship positions! We offer a rich array of training and development designed to provide you with the skills that will help you excel with our company and throughout your professional career path.
Position Duties:
- Execute charity events and fundraisers, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish
- Coordinate event logistics, including setup, breakdown, and on-site management
- Provide hands-on support during events, working closely with staff
- Ensure all event components, such as signage, materials, and equipment, are properly organized and functional
- Act as the on-site lead, troubleshooting any issues and ensuring all aspects of the event run smoothly
- Assist in coordinating promotional efforts and maintaining relationships with vendors, sponsors, and donors
- Some marketing, sales or customer service related experience or relevant college coursework preferred but not required
- Ability to interface with new and existing customers and marketing teams to increase customer exposure to products and services.
- Self-starter with outgoing and results-oriented personality
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive fun environment where learning and growing are encouraged
- Outstanding growth potential while still staying congruent to intrinsic values by impacting the community positively
- Regular meetings with the president of the company, training, and education based on clear goal-setting
- Workshops designed to improve public speaking and the ability to develop and coach a team
