Event Coordinator Intern for Think Tank, Inc.

Job Description for Think Tank, Inc.
Job Title: Event Coordinator Intern Status: Volunteer, P/T

Date: January 11, 2010 Department: Special Projects

Reports To: Assistant Director; Marlo Fox
(937)727-9119 Revision #:

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coordinating communications and logistics for the first annual Dancing with Celebrities of Clark County fundraising event. The intern will work 10-12 hours per week from January through April of 2009.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITES
Reports at least weekly to the Projects Director on event timelines and outcomes including completed tasks, barriers and communications with partners.
Desired outcomes of Project:
a. Learning Outcomes for Student:
 Gain foundational understanding of nonprofit fund-raising and event planning
 Enhance relational communication through expanded business relationships
 Develop skills in community wide promotions and public relations
 Utilize written communication skills (press releases, journalism, email correspondence)
 Through interaction with 6-8 nonprofits, gain understanding of the diversity among Nonprofit organizations

b. Project Outcomes for Think Tank:
 Handle all communications with dancers, charities and Ohio Performing Arts institute to ensure that sufficient progress towards fundraising and dancer training is being made.
 Stay abreast of deadlines and ensure that all logistical aspects related to the event are covered.
 Work with planning team members to ensure that they have the resources needed to make decisions or complete tasks.
 Assist with design of programs, press releases, website, banners, etc.
 Interface with vendors and complete ordering and pickup of materials when needed.
 Recruit additional support (volunteers) from Wittenberg student body if needed to assist with the event.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
• Actively enrolled in a 4 year undergraduate program related to communications, sociology, psychology or journalism
EXPERIENCE
• Some experience with project supervision, coordination and intra organizational communications.
SKILLS & PERSONAL RELATIONS
• Must be able to develop and maintain working outcomes and project objectives.
• Must be able to maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders (planning team, charities, dancers, vendors) and act as a liaison.
• Detail oriented and thorough.
• Excellent verbal and written communications including in-person, telephone and email correspondence.
• Experience with web design helpful but not mandatory.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
Proficient in:
• Microsoft Office Products, including by not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and Outlook.
• General office equipment including fax, telephone, laptop computer, e-mail and voicemail services
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation
WORKING CONDITIONS
General working conditions include office environments and independent work in the community (meetings, errands, etc.). The student intern will attend community meetings and interact with Think Tank & partner staff.

Contact Marlo Fox (937)727-9119 for more information on how to apply.