Operation Blessing

Events and Partnerships Intern

Operation Blessing

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Participate in Operation Smile Events & Partnerships initiatives supporting event management and corporate marketing
  • Choose one of four focus areas: Fundraising & Donor Development, Fundraising & Corporate Partnerships, Public Relations, or Event Planning and Support
  • Perform data entry for donors, sponsors, and event attendees
  • Research potential donors, corporate sponsors, event attendees, celebrities, auction items, in-kind donations, and media outlets
  • Contact businesses and corporations to request donations and in-kind support
  • Generate reports to support donor development and corporate partnership strategies
  • Receive formal BBCRM and ZoomInfo training and certification opportunities
  • Draft press releases and media pitches and promote events through various media outlets and social media
  • Support social media campaigns, content creation, and track media coverage effectiveness
  • Manage event logistics including travel, hotel accommodations, materials gathering, shipping, receiving, and inventory
  • Maintain event documents, spreadsheets, calendars, and take notes during meetings
  • Design promotional materials including flyers, signage, and presentations
  • Work in flexible formats (remote, hybrid, in-person) and perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Self-starter capable of working independently
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork
  • Problem solver with ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Quick learner adaptable to new technologies and software
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365, Google Docs, Canva, social media platforms, and online research
  • Experience in data entry is a plus
  • Basic knowledge of donor databases (for Fundraising & Donor Development focus)
  • Excellent research and analytical skills (for Fundraising & Donor Development and Corporate Partnerships focuses)
  • Excellent communication skills and proactive relationship-building (for Corporate Partnerships and PR focuses)
  • Ability to draft press releases, media pitches, and support social media content (for PR focus)
  • Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, residing in Hampton Roads, VA preferred (for Event Planning and Support focus)