Volunteer Fairfax Event Management Internship

Do you enjoy the excitement and pressure associated with special events? Volunteer Fairfax is pleased to offer the Event Management Internship. This experience will provide the opportunity to assist the Special Events Department with a variety of community events, awards program and fundraisers. In addition, our intern will learn valuable skills in event coordination, time management, multi-tasking and communication, as well as gain an understanding of not-for-profit and volunteer events.

Volunteer Fairfax hosts approximately 25 events throughout the year associated with the following programs:

• VolunteerFest® - Held in conjunction with National Make a Difference Day. Engages more than 800 volunteers at Fairfax County nonprofits the 4th Saturday of each October.
  
• A Celebration of Giving and Sharing – early December teams of volunteers come to teach students about generosity while delivering thousands of backpacks filled with books and toys to elementary students in selected Fairfax County Schools
• Volunteer Management Training Series- training series offered to nonprofits to provide tips, tools and tricks for creating, managing and growing a volunteer program.
• Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards – each April VF recognizes volunteers in Fairfax County. Nominees and award winners are recognized at a breakfast ceremony.
• ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program- summer internship program designed to encourage college students to explore nonprofit careers.
• Business Link - planning and executing custom service projects for corporations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support in the coordination of collateral materials including such items as: invitations, event programs, nametags, table assignments, marketing materials, etc.
  
• Assist with preparation and reporting for board meetings.
  
• Assist with outreach to government officials.
  
• Assist in the maintenance of database management documenting participation, attendance, financial support and special needs.
  
• Media Relations

Qualifications:

• Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
  
• Must be able to work effectively as a key support team member
  
• Must be precise, alert and attentive to details
  

Schedule:

• 10-30 hrs/week
  
• Flexible hours

To apply, send resume and cover letter/email to:

Erin Caplin
Senior Manager of Special Events
ecaplin@volunteerfairfax.org
703.246.3470

About Volunteer Fairfax: For more than 30 years, Volunteer Fairfax has been the heart of volunteering in Fairfax County. We match the skills and interests of volunteers and donors to the needs of local nonprofit organizations, helping to build a better community through service. Through a variety of programs and services, we strengthen the capacity of our nonprofit members and offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for our citizens.