Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated events and marketing intern eager to dive into event planning, coordination, and execution. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and take ownership of significant aspects of the Dine & Discover West Africa fundraising event on October 3 along with a smaller donor appreciation event hosted in December. The intern will be an integral part of our team, contributing to successful and memorable occasions while expanding their skill set in event management.
The intern’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Collaborate in the pre-event preparation for Dine & Discover West Africa. The intern will gain an overview of all facets of the event and take the lead on specific aspects, including:
– Coordinating and producing the silent auction
– Managing volunteer coordination
– Ensuring seamless coordination of event materials
– Preparing items to be sold during the event
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of the event itself, encompassing venue set-up, errand running, and event tear-down. The intern’s involvement will be required on Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3, outside of class time, encompassing day and evening hours.
• Participate in post-event tasks as assigned, ensuring that the event’s wrap-up is as successful as its execution.
• Aid in organizing the WAVS Christmas dinner, a special occasion dedicated to key donors, to foster meaningful connections and appreciation.
• Provide graphic design assistance as needed for creating invitations, social media content, and other promotional materials, ensuring a visually captivating event presence.
Work hours/schedule/location
The standard hours of work for the intern is 10 hours per week, with flexibility with the intern’s class schedule. Depending on needed hours for class credit, more hours can be allotted prior to the Dine & Discover West Africa event and less thereafter.
This is primarily an in-person internship. The intern is expected to complete the majority of their internship hours from the WAVS office based in downtown Fresno or at specified venue location(s). There is also flexibility for a few hours of remote work each week.
Skills/Knowledge Gained:
- An inside look at the workings of a small, international non-profit
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with professionals in several departments
- Hands-on experience with planning and executing fundraising events, including managing volunteers
- Opportunity to engage with donors
To apply, email your resume to Alyssa Braun at alyssa@wavschools.org
* Please check your eligibility before applying.
Highly motivated and interested in event planning, coordination, and/or nonprofit fundraising.
*FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS PLEASE NOTE: Although this program provides a number of excellent benefits, receipt of a scholarship is based on eligibility. Please check your eligibility before applying. If you have no Remaining Need, you may not be able to participate in the program. (To see if you have Remaining Need, log into your My Fresno State account; go to Student Center; select My Finances; click on View Financial Aid; select Aid Year at top of list; click on Financial Aid Summary; and look at Remaining Need amount. This must be at least $1935 or higher to earn the scholarship. If not, you might be able to increase your Remaining Need by reducing or declining one or more loan offer/s.)
If selected, please call Career Services, USU 306, 559-278-2381 to make an appointment with Claudia Ceja, University Internship Coordinator or email her at cceja@csufresno.edu
