Special Events

The Special Events/Convening Intern will assist in planning and executing a wide variety of events, including our annual Suitcase Sunday event, which brings together formerly incarcerated people (FIP) their  families, more than 50 FIP-led services and businesses,  a diverse group of congregations and religious organizations, community-based organizations, local and municipal governments and other supporters to celebrate the  success FIP have had since being released from prison. This intern will also play a key role in supporting our events and marketing programs. The role will also support the marketing team by providing assistance with events management, execution, communication and design.

 
 
 
 

Responsibilities & Expectations:

  • Performs diverse, advanced and confidential administrative support functions including composing, signing and releasing routine but somewhat complex correspondence

  • Usually relieves management of administrative details; gathers, compiles and reports information relevant to/for department; may manage a number of different and often conflicting objectives, projects or activities at one time

  • Communicates with executives, board, staff and interns to gather or convey relevant information

  • May be involved in high-level client contact and exposure to sensitive information, and must use considerable tact, diplomacy and judgment

  • Managing executives’ calendars

  • Coordinate executives’ travel plans

 
 
 

Qualifications:

  • Advanced administrative and analytical skills

  • Thorough knowledge of a variety of software programs

  • Proven experience (3-5 years) as an executive assistant or similar role

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat

  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail