Events Intern, Paid

OhioGuidestone • Berea, OH

14h

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a paid Events Intern to support the agency’s events and advancement work. The intern assists with logistical planning for agency events, routine correspondence and office materials, and content for communications and promotional materials. The role also involves communicating with event participants, donors, and sponsors; representing OhioGuidestone at recruitment and awareness events; helping secure dates and locations for community events; soliciting in-kind donations; preparing customized sponsorship packets; and researching prospective event donors and participants. The intern is expected to uphold OhioGuidestone’s values, contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment, and take on new responsibilities as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma and current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program; nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred. Previous event-planning experience is preferred. The intern must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills; exercise discretion and professional judgment; and be flexible to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as needed. A valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance are required. Travel within OhioGuidestone’s service area may be required, as may access to work locations, offices, and homes, including stairs. Pre-employment screening is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
• Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and database management systems.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as needed to meet client needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and work independently.
• Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, including ascending and descending stairs.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the OhioGuidestone service area as required.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Study in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Previous event-planning experience.
• Mission-driven outlook and a strong desire to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles with excellence, integrity, and ethics.
• Assist with duties requiring an understanding of OhioGuidestone’s programs and procedures.
• Assist with logistical planning for OhioGuidestone events.
• Prepare routine correspondence, databases, and mailings.
• Copy and collate office materials as needed.
• Contribute content to agency communications and promotional materials.
• Communicate with event participants, donors, and sponsors.
• Provide support and motivation as necessary.
• Represent OhioGuidestone at event recruitment and awareness events.
• Secure dates and locations for agency community events.
• Assist with soliciting in-kind donations.
• Build customized sponsorship packets.
• Assist the advancement team with research and analysis of prospective event donors and participants.
• Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Promote positive leadership, a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
• Present OhioGuidestone positively in interactions with internal and external contacts.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Stable nonprofit organization with a 160+ year track record.
• Clear career ladder and development paths in various roles.
• Opportunity to earn monthly bonuses in select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only.
• Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for an employee or employee plus children.
• Free CEU trainings.
• 10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities supporting varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Free licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED