INTERNSHIP Opening - Event & Auction Administration

Job Description:             
Obtain work experience with a non-profit organization by providing support directly related to the annual gala on February 8, 2025, a 700-person fundraising event. Gain working knowledge of promoting items in OneCause and creating a physical auction display of over 350 items. This position is unpaid.
 
Time Commitment:        
Weekly commitment – minimum of 8 hours per week
Flexible: November-February
                                                                             
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Auction Chair and Fundraising Associate to create a display of auction items that is enticing to the donor, increasing fundraising potential to meet auction budget goals
• Photograph incoming auction packages
• Edit and upload all graphics and photos into the bidding platform (BidPal)
• Creatively display auction packages to enhance visibility on bidding platform
• Edit and write creative descriptions for auction packages
• Generate certificates for gifts that don’t have one readily available & displays for all non-physical items
• Effectively promote auction items via social media, powerpoint, website, bidding platform and live auction displays
• Must be available to work all day of Winter Gala on February 8, 2025

• Past experience in photography
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Critical-thinking and creativity
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to accept a variety of tasks

• Collaboration
• Creative writing & display creation
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Direct experience in BidPal, Canva, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Applications
• Event planning
• Professional business etiquette