Special Events Intern
Special Events Student Intern Position
Location
Development Office
Henry Ford Health System
One Ford Place, 5A
Detroit, MI 48202
Description
Henry Ford Health’s Special Events Student Intern Position is an opportunity for students to gain experience in a corporate organization specializing in health care. Students receive hands-on training coordinating executive, marketing, cultivating, and fundraising events.
The Special Events team is dedicated to maximizing the efficiency and success of all special events, while involving and engaging our team members, volunteers, prospects, and donors.
Hours will be determined based on student’s school schedule (minimum of 25 hours). Overtime available based on calendar of events. The position pays $15.00 an hour. No benefits are offered.
Internship duration to last four-five months with possibility to extend based on performance.
Responsibilities
- Assist event leads with coordination, set up, registration and raffle at events.
- Edit and approve invitations, program books, signage, and other event-related copy.
- Manage and update RSVPS, guest lists and event records.
- Assist with volunteer recruitment and coordinate volunteers at events.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Draft and print mailings.
- Solicit raffle items.
- Manage and set-up raffles and silent auctions, as needed.
Qualifications
- Junior- or senior-level college student
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time and deadlines efficiently.
- Reliable transportation
- Local candidates only
- Available for nights and weekends based on calendar of events.
- Majors recommended:
- Special Events
- Communication
- Hospitality
- Philanthropy/Development
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Business
- Advertising
How to Apply
Please send your resume to Brenda Jones bjones1@hfhs.org. Job applicants will be screened for nicotine and drugs as part of the hiring process.