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Special Events Internship

Job Details

Blazer Building Training Center - Chicago, IL
Internship

Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

Special events interns engage in a variety of responsibilities under the supervision of PAWS Chicago staff. Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Interns will engage in a variety of areas including, but not limited to:
  • Assisting with event logistics and inventory management
  • Responding to incoming inquiries about signature events
  • Researching and prospecting for event sponsors, auction donors, vendors, etc.
  • Assisting with soliciting and organizing auction items
  • Writing and proofreading auction descriptions, etc.
  • Mail merging and sending of various mailings
  • Flyer and poster distribution around Chicago for events
  • Returning of phone calls/emails for third-party event requests
  • Filing, answering phones and other administrative tasks as needed
  • Assisting at events and meetings as needed

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Passion for animals and animal welfare
  • Outstanding written and personal communication skills, with great attention to detail
  • Energetic team player who encompasses a friendly, helpful demeanor
  • Must be organized and an excellent multi-tasker
  • Must be able to quickly learn the organization departments and programs
  • Interest in providing administrative support to help strengthen efficiency, productivity, and workflow
  • Experience with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Raiser's Edge a plus
  • A genuine interest in, and desire to learn more about animal welfare and the No Kill movement

Intern schedule:

  • PAWS Chicago requires that interns complete 12-20 hours per week over the course of a typical (3-6 month) semester for a minimum of 100 hours on the job.
  • Schedules and work accommodations will be discussed individually.
  • This position is based out of the Blazer Building (1933 N. Marcey Street Chicago, IL 60614)

This internship may interest you if you are interested in the following fields:

  • Communications
  • Fundraising
  • Psychology
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Business Administration
  • Project Management
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