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Position Title: Events Intern  

 

Reports to: Events Manager  

 

Internship Period: 3-4 months 

Hours per Week: 20-25 hours per week and/or a minimum of 320 hours

Compensation: $1500 stipend 

 

Internship Description 

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida (RMHCCF) finds creates and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families. Our cornerstone program, the Ronald McDonald House® (RMH), provides a "home-away-from-home" that offers comfort and care to families of children being treated at local hospitals and medical facilities. There are three Ronald McDonald House locations in Central Florida on the campuses of AdventHealth for Children, Orlando Health, and our third Nemours Children’s Health. 

 

The Events Intern will engage in a number of projects over the course of 12-16 weeks that will introduce them to the daily nature of nonprofit organizations and will support the Development staff with projects and tasks as they develop. 

 

Learning Outcomes 

To develop a broad understanding and appreciation of the nonprofit sector and the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit professionals.  

To build experience in a professional work environment while gaining experience working independently and in teams. 

To strengthen or build skill sets by utilizing them in a variety of working conditions such as public speaking, managing projects and deadlines, time management and attention to detail. 

 If student is seeking this internship for academic credit, additional learning outcomes and requirements will be discussed with student to meet the needs of the course.  

 

Duties of Intern 

Cultivate relationships and request donations for raffle/auction items. 

Bundle silent auction/raffle items into packages 

Enter items into OneCause, upload images/descriptions. 

Print/build signage and package auction items.  

Follow up with auction winners to coordinate payment for outstanding charges, as well as pickup/shipping.  

Print and assemble event-specific materials.  

Assist with event setup items, check-in, and auction table pre-event support. 

Support post-event stewardship  

Follow up with outstanding payments from attendees and sponsors 

Assist with mailings associated with sponsorship, solicitation, receipts, acknowledgements, etc.  

 

Requirements 

Must be enrolled in an institution of higher education in a degree seeking program. 

Must be available to work within the required time period during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m including some night and weekends; schedule developed based on student’s availability. 

Must have reliable transportation.  

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. and sit or stand for extended periods of time.  

 

Dress Code 

Business casual attire with an RMH nametag/lanyard 

 

Qualifications 

Professional attitude and appearance  

Self-starter, energetic, assertive  

Detail-oriented and well-organized  

Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.  

Excellent communication and customer service skills  

Able to successfully work in a collaborative, team-oriented organization. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office.  

Be able to accept constructive feedback in a professional manner throughout internship.  

 

Completion of Program 

Discuss overall experience of the program 

Discuss future involvement with the charity  

Volunteer Opportunities for future Events 

Special Events  

Job opportunities (if available) 

A reference and/or verification letter will be provided for the intern