fn:Michael P. Griffin
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Special Events Intern
Boston, MA
Description:
About Us: United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is
advancing the common good in our region by providing help today in ways
that strengthen tomorrow. Our work ensures that children are ready to
learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able
to compete, and are nurtured by families that have the financial
stability to support both their basic needs and future success. No other
single organization has the scope, expertise and influence to bring
together hundreds of human services agencies, government, businesses,
private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of
creating maximum impact and achieving long-lasting results. Why United
Way? We all want to have the greatest possible impact on our community
and the issues that we care about. Join the movement. Through United
Way, you unite your hopes and strengths with others to accomplish more
than any of us can alone.
Internship - Unpaid - Full-Time for 4 months (August - November) PURPOSE
OF POSITION: The Special Events department manages and coordinates all
activities associated with logistics, third party vendors, event
budgets, attendance lists, and production for target market events. The
assistant will manage the administrative aspects of event production for
United Way?s industry and demographic events and major public meetings
during the six-month period. This position will primarily provide
administrative support and database management for all event-related
activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: ? Responsible for accurate and
up-to-date data entry for all event related lists and mailings. Must
have the knowledge of Excel spreadsheet formatting and sorting in order
to manage event databases and table assignments. ? Mail-merge letters
for pre-event and post-event communications with attendees, committee
members, and/or event participants. ? Responsible for producing &
executing large quantities of group emails on a weekly basis. ? Maintain
accuracy in producing nametags, tent cards, mailing labels, and other
signage appropriate for the events. ? Coordinate with delivery services
all event related materials to and from events sites. ? Assist event
set-up, registration, provide logistical support, and clean-up on day of
event.
Education Requirements: Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent - 6 months to
1-year office experience, prior event experience strongly preferred
Experience Requirements: Candidates should have strong interest in
furthering their experience in the event management field. Excellent
attention to detail Microsoft Excel, Word and Access Ability to
establish priorities, balance demands of multiple projects and meet
deadlines Communication skills including, oral, written and listening
skills Commitment to excellence and to the mission of the United Way of
Mass Bay A real ?Can Do? attitude QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD FORWARD A
RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: United Way of Massachusetts Bay and
Merrimack Valley, Human Resources Coordinator, 51 Sleeper Street,
Boston, MA 02210. Fax: 617/624-9114. Email:
humanresources@supportunitedway.org For information on additional
opportunities, please access our Web Site at www.supportunitedway.org.
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is committed to
hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities it serves.
Category: Special Events Staff
Date Posted: April 17, 2010
Application Deadline: June 30, 2010
