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Program Intern (Events)

Program Intern (Events)

Higher HeightsUS
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Higher Heights is the political home for Black women’s political leadership.  Our work is harnessing the collective organizing power of Black women from the voting booth to elected office.  Black women continue to play a pivotal role in America’s democracy; the current moment provides an opportunity to build on Higher Heights' impact to influence elections, elect Black women and advance policies.

Higher Heights is embarking on an ambitious strategy to build the organization's base of support and elevate Black women’s voices to shape and advance progressive policies and politics through innovative programming.

The Program Intern (Events) will support our internal and external events, as well as efforts to ensure that projects and initiatives are in full alignment with Higher Heights’ vision, mission, and goals.

Duties include, but are not limited, to the following :

  • Assist in ensuring proactive planning and scheduling of a wide variety of events including annual events, meet and greets, networking events, and membership meetings (both virtually and in-person) Assist full-time staff with day-to-day operations and event planning.
  • Assist with speaker outreach to collect bios, course materials, etc.

Develop a plan for pre, onsite, and post-event (virtual and in-person) Help develop a timeline for events Strategize unique activities for the event Requirements :

  • Strong organizational skills Good with time management Strong interpersonal skills Experience with project management Effective at problem-solving Strong written and verbal communication skills A creative and innovative thinker This paid internship is appropriate for academic credit.

    • The ideal candidate is seeking opportunities to apply their skills to work experience.

  • Preferred majors include Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Political Science, and Women’s Studies.
  • Please submit your resume and cover letter.

    • Students of color and women are encouraged to apply.

  • Visit www.higherheightsforamerica.org to learn more about the organization.
  • The position requires a candidate to be highly collaborative, to function with a high level of autonomy, and to work on multiple projects at once as well as time-sensitive deadlines.
  • This internship is remote.

    • Deadline-Applications for this internship are due on the following dates :

  • SPRING : November 15 SUMMER : April 15 FALL : July 15 Powered by JazzHR
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