Employment

Special Events Intern

Description

The Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) has an exciting Spring Semester internship opportunity that will help you build your resume and skills while giving back to the community at the same time. Learn a spectrum of event planning skills, from event conception and planning to oversight and evaluation.

MAP’s mission is to lead Minnesota’s fight to stop HIV through prevention, advocacy, awareness, and services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Special Events Intern duties may include:

Event planning and logistics support for the Minnesota AIDS Walk

Developing sponsorship leads and relationships

Walk Team building and stewardship

Communicating enthusiastically with event participants and volunteers

Brainstorming innovative ways to increase profitability of events by raising revenues or reducing expenses

Desired Qualifications

The events intern’s primary responsibilities include logistics support for the 2012 MN AIDS Walk. In addition, other AIDS Walk related tasks may be done. It is required that a candidate have strong organizational and writing skills.

This internship will last from January through June. We will develop a schedule around your classes but require a 12-15 hour commitment per week.  Knowledge of HIV and a commitment to MAP’s mission are preferred but not required.

Hours

Part-time

Salary & Benefits

This is a volunteer position.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume to: events@mnaidsproject.org

No phone or email inquiries, please.
Additional information about MAP can be found at http://www.mnaidsproject.org

Posting Date

December 2, 2011

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Additional Information