TITLE:                                              Special Events Intern

DEPARTMENT:                              Development  

REPORTS TO:                                 Director of Special Events

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:           Internship - UNPAID

HOURS:                                            5-20 hours per week

PRIMARY FUNCTION:   

The Boys and Girls of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) is an affiliate member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with the mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”  BGCTC is committed to fostering an “Optimum Club Experience” tailored toward quality programming that promotes academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character and leadership, in all youth – especially in areas where it’s needed most. 

To reach its commitment, BGCTC is looking for an energetic, creative, talented and passionate candidate to serve in the Special Events department for the organization, located within the administrative offices in St. Paul.  The Special Events Intern is a member of the Development team whose primary responsibility is to support and drive fundraising events for the organization.  

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

As a Special Events Intern to Special Events Department, under the supervision of the Director of Special Events, your responsibilities include but not limited to:

Program Implementation

• Assist in the planning and execution of 3/6 annual events
• Assist in coordinating activities related to each event, including: communication to committees, attendees, and donors
• Administer event day set up, registration, program management, and end of event teardown
• Create and design marketing materials including invitations and email blasts through constant Contact
• Build and updated event websites by self-teaching the web design software WordPress
• Manage all social media accounts related to events, including creating Facebook events and hashtags
• Oversee data input of donor, sponsor, and auction information into Salesforce software and excel documents
• Support  development professionals to drive Club and organization objectives and goals

Evaluation & Data

• Support staff ensure all requested project are completed in a timely fashion
• Meet with Director of the Special Events Department for monthly meeting to discuss progress

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Coursework in Communication, Marketing, Public Affairs, Media or related field
• Previous Boys & Girls Clubs or non-profit experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidate must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and have excellent skills in applicable software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to climb stairs, lift at least 50 lbs, be able to stand and sit for long periods of time and be able to walk moderate distances.  Occasional repetitive task required.  This is a moderately stressful position that requires the candidate to be in excellent health.

HOURS:  Between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; with flexibility for some weekends / evenings for events

Starting Date: Immediately   

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is an Equal Opportunity Employer