Athletics Student Intern- Development

Illinois State•Normal, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The intern will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Stewardship and Donor Events and the Development Graduate Assistants. Responsibilities will focus on implementing high level donor event registrations, assisting with donor event and hospitality plans, as well as assisting with efforts to strengthen the university and donor relationship through donor event interactions at special events. ISU Athletics Interns play a vital role in the success of hospitality programs as well as special events at Illinois State. Student interns are the first team members that guests meet when they arrive to the Aaron Leetch Club, basketball donor rooms, and other donor/fan areas. They are responsible for welcoming guests while checking their tickets and affixing wristbands. Student workers are stationed at the entrances to the club, suite, and tent areas - readily available to direct guests, answer questions, and control access to the levels in order to protect the exclusivity. Student workers also assist with setting up, monitoring, and taking down beverages and food for events.

Requirements

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Excel and Microsoft
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Implementing high level donor event registrations
Assisting with donor event and hospitality plans
Assisting with efforts to strengthen the university and donor relationship through donor event interactions at special events
Welcoming guests while checking their tickets and affixing wristbands
Directing guests, answering questions, and controlling access to club, suite, and tent areas
Assisting with setting up, monitoring, and taking down beverages and food for events