Spring Western PA Events Intern (Remote)

Autism Speaks • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Autism Speaks is seeking a Spring Events Intern to support Western Pennsylvania events as part of its development team. This 10-week remote internship offers students the opportunity to gain nonprofit event-planning experience by assisting with the planning and execution of area events, including walks, 5K runs, third-party events, and other activities. The intern will develop working knowledge of event skills such as creating timelines, understanding planning processes, and conducting community outreach, with the goal of applying that experience to future career opportunities. Training and staff supervision will be provided.

The role is remote, but the intern must live in the Western Pennsylvania area and have access to transportation for events or meetings when needed. The intern reports to the Director, Community Engagement – Western PA. The position requires 20 hours per week during standard business hours, with a flexible work schedule, and the student must be eligible to receive academic credit.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Able to receive academic credit.
• Commitment to a flexible work schedule of 20 hours per week during standard business hours.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Excellent customer service skills when dealing with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and social media technology.
• Must live in the Western Pennsylvania area.
• Must have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning logistics across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
• Assist with planning and outreach for kickoff events.
• Assist with donor, sponsor, and volunteer outreach and stewardship.
• Assist with area marketing and communications, including drafting email and social media content.
• Assist with silent auction donation and in-kind partnership outreach.
• Provide administrative support and perform job-related tasks as assigned.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Autism Speaks data and information to which the intern has access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern