Special Events Internship Opportunity

Spring 2012

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (ATGC) is seeking a Special Events Intern. This intern will work directly with the Advancement team to support a wide array of special events including fundraising events, meetings and other agency events. Special Events provide major financial support and outreach opportunities to the ATGC.

The Special Events intern will be involved in a wide array of important responsibilities to execute, support, manage and coordinate events. The intern will work in a fast paced environment with the professional and highly dedicated team of ATGC staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Strategize and implement ways to engage existing members, and appeal to prospective supporters as well as broadly promote events in the community, including media outreach and drafting of press releases.
  • Create and implement pre-event planning, scheduling and post-event reporting and analysis
  • Collaborate with Development Associate to coordinate and execute event logistics
  • Assists in procuring and organizing materials, donations, volunteers, performers, vendors and audience necessary for events
  • Coordinate and participate in pre-event volunteer trainings. Assist in the management of volunteers including accurate tracking of volunteer hours.
  • Research and evaluate events to ensure they are aligned with mission of ATGC as well as effective fundraising or outreach opportunities for the ATGC.
  • Assist in budget creation and management of events.
  • Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, data entry and donor acknowledgements

Qualifications:

  • Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies desired.
  • Must have a passion for HIV/AIDS, LGBT, social justice and related issues.
  • Must be an outgoing, personable, and articulate networker and self-starter.
  • Must be comfortable working in a lively, progressive environment where creativity is encouraged and a sense of humor is essential.
  • Must be a detail oriented, team player and technologically savvy
  • Must be web savvy and enjoy keeping up with new content-sharing technologies online.
  • Avid user of social media is beneficial, but not required.
  • Experience using WordPress, Mail Chimp and graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator is desirable, but not required.

Schedule & Benefits:

  • This is an unpaid part-time internship.
  • Estimated average weekly hours are 5-8 hours per week with frequent evening and/or weekend hours and occasional late-night hours(schedule is flexible).
  • Minimum 3-month commitment (longer-term commitment is welcome).
  • Intern will work on-site or remotely, as necessary with extended periods of walking and/or standing. Duties may be performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs
  • Opportunities for increased responsibility.
  • Opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse group of professionals, volunteers and clients.
  • Opportunity to network with elected officials, community leaders, individual and corporate donors and other agency partners.

To apply: Send a brief cover letter, a resume and a one page writing sample to John Farina at .

Due the volume of applications we receive, we may not respond to every application we receive. If we wish to contact you for an interview you will hear from us by phone or email.

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland is an equal provider of services and an equal opportunity employer -- Civil Rights Acts 1964 and 1972 (CRA) M/F-H. We encourage candidates who are committed to fostering and maintaining a culturally diverse working environment.

About the AIDS Taskforce:

For nearly 30 years, The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland has been providing a compassionate and collaborative response to the needs of people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS. This is accomplished through leadership in prevention, education, supportive services, research and advocacy.

We carry out our mission in a consistent and caring manner, and strive to be a stable and focused force for the people we exist to serve through optimal performance and service excellence. We excel at a wide array of targeted programs designed to improve the quality of life for people living with and affected by HIV.

We are guided by principles that epitomize effective nonprofit management and client-centered outcomes for people living with/affected by HIV/AIDS. They include exceptional service, complete transparency, full accountability, maximum efficiency, responsible leadership and careful innovation.