Event Coordination Intern

About this Position Location: Lynchburg Hours: 10–15 hours per week Duration: Fall 2026 Compensation: Unpaid Academic Credit: Eligible (with school approval) Events Internship: Hands‑On | Creative | Community Impact What You’ll Learn & Experience Hands‑on experience supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and community events. Assist with event logistics, including vendor coordination, registrations, scheduling, and event timelines. Participate in event setup, breakdown, and day‑of operations to ensure a positive experience for attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and staff. Learn how nonprofit events support fundraising, community outreach, and donor engagement. Assist with volunteer coordination, guest check‑in, and participant communications. Gain experience creating event materials, signage, and promotional content using Microsoft Office and other communication tools. Help maintain event records, registrations, supply inventories, and administrative documentation. Observe how budgets, sponsorships, timelines, and project management contribute to successful events. Strengthen professional skills including organization, communication, customer service, teamwork, adaptability, and problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment. Participate in post‑event evaluations to identify successes and opportunities for future improvement. Mentorship & Growth Interns are supported by experienced staff who provide guidance, feedback, and opportunities to observe and participate in real work environments. This experience is designed to help individuals build confidence, learn workplace expectations, and explore whether a career in nonprofit management, development/marketing, or event management is a good fit. Ideal Candidates Enjoy planning, organizing, and bringing projects together. Like working with people and creating positive experiences. Are interested in nonprofit organizations, fundraising, communications, marketing, or event management. Thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to learn. Are comfortable working occasional evenings, weekends, and special events, including HumanKind's annual Thanksgiving Event and Turkey Trot. Are dependable, eager to learn, and open to feedback. #J-18808-Ljbffr HumanKind