Events Intern, Paid

OhioGuidestone • Berea, OH

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About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a paid Events Intern to assist with planning and supporting agency events. The intern will help coordinate event logistics, prepare routine correspondence and materials, contribute to agency communications and promotional content, and communicate with event participants, donors, and sponsors. The position also supports event recruitment and awareness, community event scheduling, in-kind donation solicitation, sponsorship materials, and research into prospective event donors and participants.

The intern is expected to represent OhioGuidestone positively, demonstrate its values and guiding principles, and contribute to a team-based environment and culture of belonging. Flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities are expected. The role may require travel throughout OhioGuidestone’s service area and the ability to access work locations, offices, and homes, including ascending and descending stairs. Applicants must complete required pre-employment screenings after an offer of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program required; nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Mission-driven, with a strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills and 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.
• Flexible availability to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as needed to meet client needs.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ability to 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 OhioGuidestone’s service area if 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

• Previous event planning experience.
• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles while performing to high standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
• Assist with duties requiring an understanding of OhioGuidestone’s programs and procedures.
• Assist in the logistical planning of OhioGuidestone events.
• Prepare routine correspondence, databases, and mailings.
• Copy and collate office materials as needed.
• Contribute content for agency communications and promotional materials.
• Communicate with event participants, donors, and sponsors, providing 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 as requested or required.
• Promote positive leadership, a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
• Present the agency positively in contacts with internal and external audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for an employee or employee plus children.
• Free CEU trainings.
• 10 paid holidays, some exchangeable.
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Free licensure supervision.
• Potential monthly bonus for select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED