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Special Events Internship

Department: Development

Reports to: Director of Special Events

Status: Unpaid internship

Summary:

The Special Events Intern will report to the Director of Special Events and work closely with the Manager of Gifts and Records. This is a professional internship designed to quickly integrate the intern as a member of the Special Events team and provide hands-on experience in all administrative and creative aspects of special events. The intern is expected to perform in a fast-paced, demanding events environment within the development department.

Each year, the Special Events Office produces a major fundraiser- The Summer in the City Gala, five smaller fundraising events revolving around specific performances, as well as all Corporate Sponsorship, Endowment, Annual Fund/ Membership and cultivation events.

The Special Events Intern will assist with developing and executing the above events to gain familiarity with the process, goals, and methods to achieve goals.

Essential Functions:

Assist with development of event rationale and planning
Provide administrative support for event logistics and mailings including tracking RSVP’s, development of print materials and updating timelines to meet special event objectives.
Work with ticketing database to track events
Support event logistics with assembly and distribution of event materials, delivering supplies as needed, and other activities as required to ensure the event runs smoothly
Compile event results and work on follow-up outreach (via phone, letter, email, fax, etc) to guests and event sponsors.
Attend staff and event meetings as availability permits

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be outgoing, enthusiastic, motivated , proactive and responsible
Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be a team player.
Must have strong writing skills and computer literacy (IBM compatible software applications, MS Word, Excel)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to work independently within guidelines and ask for direction when new situations arise.
Able to work under tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously, with minimum supervision.
Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events.
Be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week, 25 hours preferred.

To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to Kimmel Center Human Resources:

KIMMEL CENTER, INC.
260 South Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts | Suite 901
Philadelphia, PA 19102
phone 215-790-5800 | tickets 215-893-1999 | fax 215-790-5801
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