AMERICAN RED CROSS: Special Events, Fundraising

Internship Position Description

American Red Cross of Greater Columbus

 

Position Title:    Special Events Intern

 

Purpose	Assist with sponsor proposal development and production, manage solicitation processes and coordinate benefits fulfillment for sponsors of multiple projects, with primary focus on fundraising events.  Under supervision of Special Events Coordinator, manage recruitment, data entry and necessary communications pertaining to Heroes campaign participants.
Key Responsibilities	§  Input data, corrections and other pertinent updates in project databases §  Collect, organize, input and ensure accuracy of all registration information from participating sponsors and/or individuals for respective projects §  Use Microsoft Mail Merge functions to produce correspondence, status reports and registration lists. §  Assist with staffing and coordination of meetings and events §  Provide assistance with other department projects as required.
Reports To	Special Events Coordinator
Time Commitment	15 to 20 hours/week minimum. Flexible, must have time during business week (M-F 9am-5pm)
Length of Appointment	Fall Semester
Qualifications	§  Must be a current college student §  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software §  Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Mail Merge functions (MS Word and Excel) §  Extremely detailed-oriented §  Ability to organize efficiently §  Advanced written and oral communication skills §  Customer-service and relationship-building focus §  Self-motivated, creative, willing to learn by “hands-on” experiences
Training	§  On-the-job training will be provided as necessary §  Disaster Services: An Overview §  CPR/FA
Budget Support	§  Will be provided with free training and access to adequate work supplies including desk, chair, computer, printer, telephone and office supplies as needed.
Benefits/Development Opportunities	§  Affiliation with one of the most well-respected, internationally known humanitarian organizations  §  Gain valuable work experience and professional networking opportunities §  Documentation of service, letter of reference as requested