Events Intern
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Intern supporting the Events Department's programming, promotion, and fundraising efforts at the American Liver Foundation. Working remotely to achieve event objectives and gain nonprofit experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with recruitment calls for Liver Life Walk and implementation of multi-week virtual walk programming
- Assist with implementing a promotional plan for Liver Life Walk (both on and offline)
- Assist with auction solicitation and additional logistic needs for the annual National Legacy Gala event
- Assist with implementing an ongoing recruitment and communications plan for the Liver Life Challenge endurance program
- Research and maintain the database used for online event marketing purposes (online calendar listings, press releases, etc.)
- Assist with online research and outreach of potential event sponsors (in-kind, cash, etc.) Outreach may include cold calls.
- Research best practices being implemented by other non-profits for national walk, endurance, and culinary events
- Assist with customer service inquiries
- Department administrative duties as needed
Requirements:
- Candidates should have obtained, or be in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in the field of Public Service, Non-Profit Management, Social Work, Public Health Administration, Communications, Marketing, Special Events and/or related discipline.
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Strong team communication skills to ensure the ability to work in a virtual environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong phone skills and willingness to make cold calls
- Ability to meet deadlines, stay organized and manage several projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with using Microsoft Office programs and conducting online research
- Must enjoy working as a member of a team with multiple projects and be able to handle pressure with grace.
Benefits:
- This is an unpaid internship but interns can receive school credit where applicable and a letter of recommendation upon completion.




















