Event and Volunteer Intern - Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities

The Groundwork Center is seeking an outgoing community minded individual for the position of Event and Volunteer Intern. The Event and Volunteer Intern works within the Development team to facilitate Groundwork’s presence at public outreach events and coordinate volunteers for events hosted by Groundwork. The Event and Volunteer Intern plays a vital role in the success of Harvest at the Commons, Groundwork’s annual farm to table fundraiser. The intern will gain new experience in event planning, volunteer coordination, and fundraising. This is a part-time position with flexible hours, running approximately from July to November 2018.

Community Outreach 30%

• Assist the Event and Volunteer Coordinator in registering, preparing for, and attending outreach events

• Act as a Groundwork ambassador by raising awareness of Groundwork programs at outreach events

• Recruit new members and support staff at outreach and program-related events

Volunteer Coordination 30%

• Work with Event and Volunteer Coordinator to manage volunteer opportunities and relationships

• Coordinate volunteers for Harvest at the Commons (October 13, 2018), including recruitment, communication, orientation, day of event coordination, follow up and gratitude strategy

Event Assistance 30%

• Assist the Event and Volunteer Coordinator in planning and executing Harvest at the Commons

• Procure donations from local businesses for silent auction items

Development Assistance 10%

• Work will the Annual Giving Specialist to complete Annual Campaign related tasks, including donor recognition and data entry

General Expectations:

Groundwork interns are expected to demonstrate a/an:

• Strong commitment to Groundwork’s mission and programs;

• Proven ability to organize priorities, with keen attention to detail and deadlines;

• Self-directed working approach and initiative;

• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills;

• And, a sense of humor and positive outlook.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must fill out the application form, which can be found at groundworkcenter. org/jobs .

Applicants with experience in public outreach, community engagement, and relationship-building preferred. The deadline for application is by May 11, 2018. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful applicants will be contacted by May 18 for interviews.

No phone calls, please.

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