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Hudson RiverKeeper
Administration
Ossining, NY, USA
Posted on Jan 13, 2025
Intern – Event Planning
ABOUT RIVERKEEPER
Riverkeeper is New York’s premier water quality advocate. Our mission is to protect and restore the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. With an annual operating budget of $5 million, Riverkeeper is a mid-sized not-for-profit operating in the Hudson Valley. For more information, visit www.riverkeeper.org.
TITLE: Intern – Event Planning
REPORTS TO: Manager - Events & Corporate Partnerships
LOCATION: Ossining, NY; Hybrid schedule requiring 1-2 days in the office
DURATION: Spring Semester (Between January – June 2025)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Riverkeeper is looking for an Event Planning Intern to report to the Manager of Events & Corporate Partnerships. The Event Planning Intern will provide administrative and logistical support with planning and executing Riverkeeper’s fundraising and membership events.
This internship may be eligible for school credit; intern will receive $15 per hour for 12-18 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.)
- Assist with planning and execution of fundraising and membership events, including:
- Summer Splash gala (sit down dinner), Concert in Central Park,
- Riverkeeper Sweep (river clean up) and NYC events
- Participate in event planning meetings
- Research potential sponsors for events
- Researching and ordering materials needed for events
- Input items on event website for silent auction
- Creating signage for silent auction items
- Day of event set up and breakdown
EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply
This might be the right next role for you if you have:
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail orientation
- The ability to multi-task
- Technical proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite
- A passion for event planning and management
OTHER EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
HOURS
Flexible schedule to be determined; 12-18 hours per week.
COMPENSATION
$15 per hour
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply on the Riverkeeper site, www.riverkeeper.org. The position will remain open until filled.
Riverkeeper is an AA/EEO employer. Riverkeeper is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.