Events Intern

Autism Speaks is seeking an Events Intern in Western PA for the Spring! This is a 10-week remote program, and students must be eligible for academic credit. This is an opportunity for an individual to gain valuable event planning experience. As a member of the development team, the intern will have the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of Western PA area events. Area Events include Walk, 5k Run, Third Party event support and other miscellaneous events. At the end of this internship, the Events Intern will have working knowledge of key event skills, including developing event timelines, planning processes, and community outreach which they will be able to translate into future career opportunities. The Events Intern will report to the Director, Community Engagement – Western PA. The ideal candidate should be looking to gain experience in Non-Profit Special Events for future work. The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision. This is a remote position, but applicant must live in Western PA area and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed. DUTIES: Assist with planning logistics across Pittsburgh and Western PA Assist with planning and outreach of kickoff events Assist with donor, sponsor, and volunteer outreach and stewardship Assist with area marketing and communications, including but not limited to email and social media content drafting Assist with silent auction donation and in-kind partnership outreach Provide administrative support and perform job-related tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Able to receive academic credit Commitment to a flexible work schedule of 20 hours per week during standard business hours Superior organizational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take initiative Excellent customer service skills in dealing with internal and external constituents Must have the ability to work with a team Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Social Media Technology CORE COMPETENCIES: Building Collaborative Relationships Professional Behavior Results-Driven Customer Orientation Flexibility You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.