Summary

The Events Intern will support the planning and execution of Community Action House events, assisting with logistics, volunteer coordination, and on-site event operations. This position supports the organization through hands-on experience in event management, working closely with the Events Manager to ensure seamless and impactful events that engage the community and support our mission.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties 

- Work closely with the Events Manager to develop event plans, troubleshoot challenges, and enhance overall event experiences.

- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of Community Action House events, ensuring smooth logistics and meaningful engagement.

- Provide on-site event support, including setup, registration, volunteer coordination, and guest engagement.

- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align event goals with organizational priorities.

- Contribute creative ideas for improving event experiences and strengthening community engagement.

- Help manage inventory and maintain event supplies, ensuring all materials are available and organized.

- Support post-event tasks, such as gathering feedback, tracking attendance, and organizing wrap-up reports.

Supervision Received

Specific Direction: Receives detailed work instructions or guidance for performing repetitive tasks. Supervisor monitors progress and provides feedback or correction as needed to ensure that tasks are completed according to expectations.    

Education & Experience

- No prior experience required 

- No supervisory experience required

- High School Diploma required.  Some college preferred.; or in place of a degree, equivalent years of experience

- Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

- Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain)

- Basic conversational Spanish proficiency desired

Qualifications

- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with volunteers, staff, and community members.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills to support seamless event execution.

- Previous experience in event planning, customer service, or volunteer coordination (preferred).

- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

- Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs.

- A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture.

- Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships.

- Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team’s values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team.

To view the full job description and submit an application, please visit our website here → Events Intern