Events Intern
HumanKind•Lynchburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
This internship is designed for students or individuals interested in gaining practical, real-world experience in event planning, fundraising, and community engagement. Interns will work alongside HumanKind's Development and Communications team to help coordinate events that support our mission while learning behind-the-scenes work that makes successful events possible. This is a structured learning opportunity focused on professional development, mentorship, and exposure to nonprofit event planning from concept through execution.
Requirements
- Enjoy planning, organizing, and bringing projects together.
- Like working with people and creating positive experiences.
- Are interested in nonprofit organizations, fundraising, communications, marketing, or event management.
- Thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to learn.
- Are comfortable working occasional evenings, weekends, and special events, including HumanKind's annual Thanksgiving Event, Turkey Trot.
- Are dependable, eager to learn, and open to feedback.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and community events.
- Assist with event logistics, including vendor coordination, registrations, scheduling, and event timelines.
- Participate in event setup, breakdown, and day-of operations, helping ensure a positive experience for attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and staff.
- Learn how nonprofit events support fundraising, community outreach, and donor engagement.
- Assist with volunteer coordination, guest check-in, and participant communications.
- Gain experience creating event materials, signage, and promotional content using Microsoft Office and other communication tools.
- Help maintain event records, registrations, supply inventories, and administrative documentation.
- Observe how budgets, sponsorships, timelines, and project management contribute to successful events.
- Strengthen professional skills including organization, communication, customer service, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
- Participate in post-event evaluations to identify successes and opportunities for future improvement.
Benefits
- Unpaid
- Eligible for Academic Credit (with school approval)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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