Fundraising, Sales, and Events Intern

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER•Kansas City, MO

2d•$16 - $16

About The Position

TOGETHER, WE ARE DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL: In a world of causes, we make a difference by creating professionally supported, one-to-one Matches for kids and teens who want to realize their full potential. Over 1,200 Matches (Bigs & Littles) are building life-changing friendships in Kansas City through the power of one-to-one mentoring. Research proves that children enrolled in the program receive better grades, are more likely to graduate high school, and have improved relationships with family and friends. For more information on the BBBSKC program, visit bbbskc.org. Big Brothers Big Sisters is over 100 years old and operates in all 50 states and in 12 countries across the world. Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City (BBBSKC) has been recognized as a leader in the non-profit industry and in the national BBBS network, winning the National Large Agency of the Year Award four times and the Quality Award every year since 2015. Other recognition includes NAIA Company of Character, Non-Profit Times Best Non-Profit to Work for in America, Independent Magazine’s Best Non-Profit Events, NP Connect’s Marketing Awards, Hispanic Chamber Organization of the Year award. Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, BBBSKC is headquartered in the Crossroads in a state-of-the-art facility that offers ultimate visibility, access, collaboration workspaces, one of the best views in the city from our rooftop deck and the ability to host hundreds of people each week at one of our events, Match activities or trainings in our theater or event space. In addition to being a top-notch place to come to work, the culture inside the office is unmatched. BBBSKC lives by core value statements, an open-door leadership policy, a generous paid time off plan, excellent benefits, competitive salary, extraordinary parenteral/maternity leave, a hybrid work schedule, opportunities for the staff to participate in committees and task forces, a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, a work hard/play hard mentality that leads to regular employee appreciation events and team bonding opportunities. When staff are asked their favorite part about working for BBBSKC though, most of the time it comes back to the mission. Each employee knows how their role is impacting others in our community and they personally are helping defend potential for kids in Kansas City and that is empowering and rewarding for all our team members. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Special Events Manager, the Fundraising, Sales, and Events Intern is a seasonal part-time non-exempt position that plays an integral role in our largest annual fundraiser, Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake. This position will primarily be tasked with aiding our special events team from May-July in recruiting and mentoring event participants through email and phone recruitment. In this role, you will also provide customer service to each event participant, helping to support their fundraising efforts. This position will also play an important role at the event during the month of July, taking part in pre-event, on-site and post-event assistance, providing excellent customer service, as well as being responsible for all data entry management for over 400 teams and 2,000 participants. All Fundraising, Sales, and Event Interns will gain hands-on experience and receive coaching throughout their internship.

Requirements

A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and work hard is required
Previous experience in sales, customer service and/or fundraising is required
Access to transportation to travel to and from different locations is required
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of groups of all sizes
Strong organizational and creative thinking skills with attention to detail
Comfortable assisting in a sales/fundraising role and building relationships with supporters, board members and staff
Basic office and computer skills are required including: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Works effectively in a team-based environment motivated by achieving a common goal
Willing to work days, some nights and weekends
Ability to work during every Bowl for Kids’ Sake party session (unless otherwise approved by manager)
Ability to work both Legacy Golf Tournaments and set up (unless otherwise approved by manager)
Must be 18 or older to apply

Nice To Haves

Passion for the non-profit industry and fundraising is a plus
Salesforce or other CRM experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with our Fundraising and Special Events team to help achieve our Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising goal of $840,000
Assist with all customer service tasks related to Bowl for Kids’ Sake including sales and recruitment strategies to increase event participation and participant mentoring to increase fundraising success
Lead event set up and breakdown, participant check-in, record keeping, and other tasks as assigned at every event session during the month of July. (Dates are likely to be July 8th – 10th, 14th – 17th, and 21st – 24th but are subject to change)
Office work includes but is not limited to: placing and answering phone calls, calling past participants to recruit them to form teams, drafting and sending emails, assisting with mailings, computer data entry and assistance with event gifts and records
Assist and attend additional events throughout the summer, including our Legacy Golf Tournaments and third-party events. (Legacy Tournament dates are May 17th and 18th and June 7th and 8th)
Assist with other duties as assigned
MUST be available to work during EVERY Bowl for Kids’ Sake party session that will be held July 8th – July 24th Park Lanes in Shawnee, KS (unless approved by manager). Sessions take place in the evening beginning at 4pm.

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