Events Coordinator Internship
Company/Organization: Hands for Africa
Description:
Hands for Africa is a non-profit organization working to restore lost hope to those devastated by the civil war in Sierra Leone. We support amputees by developing and implementing self-reliance programs and providing the necessary aid for the advancement of these programs. Hands for Africa is one of the fastest growing Southern California based non-profit organizations, and our tremendous growth and success is primarily due to our face-to-face fundraising team. We are eager to welcome new and innovative talent to the Hands for Africa family.Why We Are Restoring Lost Hope
Blood diamond conflicts ravaged the countryside and terrorized the citizens of many African countries for more than a decade. Hands for Africas mission is to restore lost hope to these innocent victims of civil wars in African countries by implementing programs that foster self-reliance. Hands for Africa directly engages with the innocent victims and their communities to provide artificial limbs for amputees, clean water wells, agricultural development support, educational scholarships, vocational training, healthcare, microfinance loans, and humane housing projects through community construction.Detailed Position Summary
Hands for Africa is looking for a dedicated, hard-working events coordinator intern to help inspire a movement. This is an opportunity to work with a 501c3 non-profit and receive instruction and real-world experience in the role of assisting a non-profit organization with ongoing and future event projects including: local outreach trips, fundraising events of all sizes, and international outreach events. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented intern to assist the organization.
Job Requirements
• Deeply committed to our mission of building a movement
• Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and civility
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective communicator
• Superb organization and delegation skillsJob Responsibilities
• Lead and assist with all details of coordinating events of all size
• Research and generate ideas for new fundraising initiatives and local events
• Contact and communicate with outside vendors, donors, and potential donors
• Coordinate with other Hands for Africa interns and staff on all details of executing the event, including the marketing, media, merchandise and development plan for the events
• Work well under high pressure as well as tight deadlinesCompensation & Benefits
• The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a global movement
• A chance to use your passion to make a difference
• An increased sense of global sensibility
• If applicable, college coursework creditEvent Planning, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Advertising and Marketing students are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume to intern@handsforafrica.org and put “Event Coordinator” in the subject line.
Hours:
15-20
Length/Availability:
3 months
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Hands for Africa
Hands for Africa was born with a mission to restore lost hope to the innocent. Our organization provides prosthetic devices for the maimed, micro-finance loans, educational scholarships and vocational training to establish self-reliance, clean water, medical aid, and improved living conditions.
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Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: 714) 426-2245 Website: Hands for Africa
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