Special Events & Event Rentals Internship
Special Events & Event Rentals Internship
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will begin on July 1. Applications will not be considered after July 15.
Work behind the scenes with the Special Events team, assisting with the daily planning, logistics, coordination, and execution of Wolf Traps major fundraising events that help raise more than $1.7 million annually.
- Assist with event invitation and RSVP process by managing information in the donor database
- Coordinate set-up and on-site registration at events
- Execute membership fulfillment and cultivation events
- Other projects include planning silent auctions, raffles, and members-only trips
- Interact with donors, prospects, and board members on the phone, through email, and on-site at events
Requirements
- Passion for creating fun, engaging events
- Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser's Edge software is helpful but not necessary
- Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
Expected Duration: 12 weeks (part-time)
Pay rate: $11/hour
This is a hybrid position (in-person and remote work). Applicants must be local to the DC metro area for the duration of their internship assignment to attend select in-person meetings and/or events.
For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check and providing proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Applicants who cannot get vaccinated for bona fide disability or religious reasons should also contact HR at hr@wolftrap.org so they can determine if reasonable accommodations can be made.
Wolf Trap Foundation is monitoring and adhering to current federal and state guidelines for COVID workplace safety to protect staff, artists, and patrons.