Events Coordinator Intern

Job Title: Events Coordinator Intern
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer
Work Location: 1415 Cass Avenue In person, onsite
Part-time: 10-15 hours per week (typically M-F)
Salary: $15 per hour (paid bi-weekly)
Date: Posted 9/23/26 for immediate hire
Duration: 1 long term, 1 short term (6-8 weeks)
 

Position Summary
The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for “lifting up” youth in our community and play an integral role in events designed to connect donors, corporate and community partners, and volunteers to our mission. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer as part of the Development Team, the Events
Coordinator Intern will support all aspects of events for Lift for Life Gym. 

Availability on Saturday, Oct. 17th for the Annual Gala is required.
 

Key Responsibilities:
● Handle pre-event and post-event interactions with participants and sponsors.
● Pre-registration and check-in guests.
● Liaison with LFLG staff as well as the venue and vendors.
● Prepare timelines and checklists leading up to the event as well as day of preparations.
● Ensure event information and updates are promoted across platforms.
● Promote and model Lift for Life Gym’s mission, values, and culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
● Enrolled in a degree program in Business, Marketing or Communications preferred. Students in
public policy, social sciences, and other relevant fields will also be considered.
● Strong interpersonal communication skills.
● Proven track record implementing project plans and timelines.
● Initiative, ability to identify, and solve problems.
● Experienced in office suite of programs and Canva or similar.
● Experience in social media promotion a plus.
 

About Lift for Life Gym
Our mission is to provide a space for kids in North St. Louis City to strengthen their bodies, enrich their minds, develop healthy habits, learn to build social relationships and make positive life choices. We also
provide free transportation, daily meals, mentoring, and year-round enrichment programming for over 450 kids. Founded in 1988, we are committed to building a brighter future for the city of St. Louis.
 

Please join our community in uplifting lives, unlocking potential, and igniting futures. Lift for Life Gym is a 501c3 non-profit.
 

To Apply:
Please send an email with a brief expression of interest (1 to 2 paragraphs) and your resume to Suzy Ogé at soge@liftforlifegym.org