Internship - Special Event / Program Coordinator

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Company:
 
Tessa's Black Entertainment & Youth Center, Inc.
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Job Location(s): Milwaukee, Wauwatosa
Special Notes/Instructions:This is a wonderful volunteer experience for those who are looking to upgrade their resumes.
Application Deadline: 10/28/2010
Employment TypePart Time
Hours per Week: 5-10
Work Hours (i.e. shift): open
Start Date:A.S.A.P
Period of Employment: Open
Type of Compensation: Unpaid
Starting Salary Range:Volunteer Position
College Credits Earned: No
Tuition Assistance: No
Required Student Status: Open
Preferred Majors: Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Performing Arts, Public Relations
Related Categories:Advertising/Public Relations, Event and Meeting Planning, College and Internships

Position/Internship Description

Special Event / Program Coordinator Description:

Special Events Coordinator promotes and enhances TBEY's strategic mission and image by providing oversight, organization, and implementation of a wide range of special events and programs. The Special Events Coordinator works with the Program director to establish a strategy to increase donor involvement in development activities and public relations events. The Special Events Coordinator plans and coordinates local, regional, and national events to ensure the successful execution of fund raising activities through effective interaction with volunteer leadership, TBEY staff, and outside resources. He/She also will be responsibilities for research and development for all events and programs.

Some weekend and evening work is required. Special event management experience; and organizational, team, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
Ability to be an effective team member
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent project management skills
Marketing skills are an asset
Ability to motivate others
Negotiation skills are an asset
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and a variety of other public and private officials.

This is a internship for college students.

Contact Information

Contessa Cole
Contessa@tbey.org

www.Tbey.org

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