Spring Events Columbus, OH Intern (Remote)

Autism Speaks • Columbus, OH

4d • Remote

About The Position

Autism Speaks is seeking an Events Intern for the spring semester to support the planning and execution of events in the Columbus, Ohio area, including Walk, 5K Run, third-party events, and other miscellaneous events. This is a 10-week remote internship for students eligible to receive academic credit. The intern will gain experience in nonprofit special events and develop working knowledge of event skills such as creating timelines, planning processes, and community outreach. Necessary training and staff supervision will be provided.

Although the role is remote, the applicant must live in Central Ohio and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed. The intern will work 20 hours per week during standard business hours, with a flexible work schedule, and will report to the Director, Community Engagement – Western PA/Ohio. The intern is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Autism Speaks data and information they can access.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and social media technology.
• Must live in the Central Ohio area and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in gaining experience in nonprofit special events for future work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning logistics across Columbus, Ohio.
• 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 they have access.

What This Job Offers

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