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Fundraising and Events Intern

The Support Network
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Fundraising and Events Intern: Mental Health Nonprofit

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH A GROWING MENTAL HEALTH NONPROFIT

Who We Are

The Support Network (TSN) helps address and promote student mental health and well-being through peer support initiatives on college campuses. In our student-led campus Support Networks, students get together to find community and talk about everything happening in their lives, both struggles and wins. Our tagline is "Because Life Happens" because we know that no matter what happens, having a community of friends to lean on can make all the difference.

We are an umbrella organization to student-led programs on eight campuses across the U.S., providing over 200,000 students with access to peer support. The Support Network has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Mental Health America, U.S. News, The Huffington Post, The JED Foundation and others.
 

Event Planning Intern Role Description

The Event Planning Intern will assist the Executive Director with planning events, including TSN’s largest in-person fundraising event for World Suicide Prevention Day, which will take place in New York City on September 10th (candidates do not need to be available for the actual event). The Intern will report to and collaborate closely with TSN’s Executive Director. This is an unpaid internship. TSN is happy to work with educational institutions or outside funders to help interns secure class credit, funding, or work-study benefits. 

 Representative responsibilities include:

  • Plan monthly Alumni meetup events
  • Identify and reach out to potential sponsor companies, venues, and partners
  • Research and compare competitive costs to select vendors, and follow through with vendor contacts
  • Maintain budget, invoices, and contracts
  • Manage invitation list and RSVPs
  • Assist with securing speakers
  • Coordinate silent auction item requests
  • Other duties as assigned
     

Education/Skills/Experience

  • Event planning experience
  • Highly organized, loves timelines and keeps track of details
  • Professional demeanor
  • Outgoing, loves meeting people, not afraid to make a cold call
  • Creative, strategic, and persistent problem-solver
  • Personal interest or experience with mental health is a plus

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative and works productively to meet deadlines with limited supervision. They communicate clearly, bring up issues proactively, and are committed to TSN’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 

Please send a resume and a brief (1-2 paragraph) cover letter to Caitlin Briody, TSN Executive Director: caitlin@thesupportnetwork.org