Program Event Facilitator Intern

 Program Event Facilitator 

Organizational Summary

Generational Wealth Educators (GWE)  helps families create legacies for generations to come. GWE helps low-income communities give future generations a head start on life with the mission to promote financial and mental wellness, investing, and homeownership. We rebuild our communities to give everyone a higher quality of life.

Position Overview

GWE is offering an exciting internship opportunity for an organized and enthusiastic individual to join our Legacy Builders Program as an Onsite Program Event Facilitator Intern. This role is designed to support the coordination and facilitation of events that empower low-to-moderate-income families in Mecklenburg and Rowan Counties to build generational wealth through real estate ownership.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in event planning, community engagement, and program facilitation. You will assist with the logistical aspects of workshops, networking events, and mentorship sessions that provide participants with the tools and knowledge to become successful landlords and property owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating onsite workshops, training sessions, and networking events for the Legacy Builders Program.
• Support event logistics, including venue preparation, materials coordination, and participant registration.
• Act as a point of contact during events, helping attendees, mentors, vendors, and partners with questions and needs.
• Help ensure events run smoothly, including managing schedules, assisting presenters, and engaging participants.
• Collaborate with program staff to align event activities with the Legacy Builders Program’s goals.
• Provide administrative support by tracking attendance, collecting feedback, and helping with post-event evaluations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages participant engagement and learning.
• Assist with building relationships with community partners, vendors, and participants.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Legacy Builders Program through event insights and participant interactions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Event Management, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for working with diverse communities.
• Interest in financial literacy, affordable housing, real estate, or community development.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexibility to attend program events, which may occur on evenings or weekends.

Preferred Experience

• Previous volunteer or internship experience in event planning or community engagement.
• Understanding of financial literacy or real estate education programs is a plus.

Location: This is an onsite internship position based in Mecklenburg and Rowan Counties, with occasional travel required to event locations.

Internship Benefits

• Hands-on experience in event planning and program facilitation for a mission-driven organization.
• Networking opportunities with community leaders, mentors, and professionals in real estate, finance, and nonprofit sectors.
• Exposure to a unique program focused on real estate ownership and wealth-building for underserved communities.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact by supporting families on their journey to financial independence.