Events and Leadership Council Intern

General Description:

Student Programs is looking for an energetic, creative, and collaborative intern to assist with events and the Coastal Virginia Leadership Council around all initiatives and annual events that engage elementary to university students throughout Hampton Roads. We need someone who can help with planning preparation, set-up, breakdown, and follow-up for the regional middle school dodgeball tournament, regional high school Glo Dance and our 20th year of the Shamrock Operation Smile Final Mile. The planning of Spread the Love, which is an annual campaign built around an outpouring of love in schools, community, and our world, is also a regional initiative. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community outreach, event planning, and public relations within a global nonprofit organization.

Intern Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills

• Experience interfacing with elementary, middle, high school, university age students, as well as engaging with parents and educators at events.

• Comfortable with public speaking

• Create flyers and other promotional material necessary for successful marketing of events. This will be in collaboration at times with student leaders.

• Confidence to call and/or be in person with local businesses to secure sponsorships and/or in-kind donations for events.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.