Unpaid Non-profit Events & Marketing Coordinator
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Educational Opportunity
Learn about foreign policy and world affairs directly from state and national experts; connect with emerging leaders hand-selected by the U.S. State Department as they visit New Hampshire to gain valuable professional experience; gain skills related to international relations, event planning, marketing, public relations, communications, outreach, and program coordination, to name a few — also, a flexible work environment offers you the opportunity to gain skills related to your interests and professional goals.
Job Description
We’re looking for a motivated student or recent graduate who wants to gain valuable experience developing, coordinating and marketing events for a non-profit organization promoting understanding of world affairs. Events range from high-profile fundraisers to monthly speaker series. 20 to 40 hours per week (depending on your schedule). 3 month commitment minimum. Internship is unpaid.
Job description:
Help plan and organize WACNH events to fulfill organization’s mission of fostering learning, discussion and citizen involvement in world affairs around the state. Bring highest-level speakers on timeliest topics relating to international affairs to multiple venues and put on high-quality events that maximize attendance, publicity, member satisfaction and education, and partnerships with like-minded organizations. Events include speaker luncheons, evening lectures, film and discussion series at Red River Theatres in Concord, and fundraisers.
Job Responsibilities:
• Recruit speakers and set up film showings according to planned program calendar
• Plan for partner organization involvement and possible school visit by speaker
• Arrange all details of events: venues, food, audio visual services, dates and times
• Provide publicity for the event, including flyer and poster design and press releases
• Collect and organize RSVP list
• Coordinate with venues for necessary services
• Coordinate a direct implementation of event onsite
• Follow-up after event: send thank you letters to speakers and partner organizations; update RSVP list and pass along member information and non-member attendee list to Membership Coordinator
• Possible other duties: greet visitors to office and direct inquiries to staff, answer phone calls and email messages appropriately
Preferred skills:
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to navigate internet searches and online resources and type at a fast rate
• Professional and polite demeanor, especially when working with high-level speakers
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and stay calm during implementation of events onsite
• Exemplary organizational and communication skills
• Prior work with websites a plus
TO APPLY: Please contact Anna Berry, Executive Director, at council@wacnh.org for more information or to apply.
World Affairs Council of New Hampshire
2500 N. River Road, Manchester NH 03106
www.wacnh.org
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