Development Events Intern

• Excellent customer service skills including verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• Mission-driven
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Availability of 10-20 hours/week
• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or another related field

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is seeking a Development Events Intern to support the Development Department with their nationwide fundraising events, Miles for Melanoma 5K run/walk program and Galas. This position will be responsible for assisting the Event Managers with community outreach, engagement and logistics for the Miles for Melanoma and Gala programs. Some support may also be required for CommUNITY Fundraisers. This intern will report to the Development Coordinator. The internship is not paid but can be used for class credit and/or employment experience.

This internship will be based upon 10-20 hours of work per week. This will be an unpaid, in-person internship based in Washington, DC; a hybrid work environment may be accommodated if needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Development:

• Solicit in-kind donations (gift cards, products, etc.) from vendors/businesses in the community and nationwide
• Conduct community outreach to past event participants and explore new recruitment channels and strategies
• Support the Development Department with Miles for Melanoma and Gala post-event stewardship to sponsors, vendors and top fundraisers.
• Collaborate with the Development Department on unique concepts for driving participation and event engagement
• Aid the Development Department in projects related to Raiser’s Edge donor management software
• Aid the Development Department in projects related to Raiser’s Edge donor management software

Events:

• Assist with organizing and preparing event materials for Miles for Melanoma, Gala and CommUNITY Fundraising programs including but not limited to event toolkits and marketing materials
• Create marketing collateral relating to events such as social media graphics, flyers and save the date postcards • Aid the Event Logistics Coordinator by conducting research of event locations for local partnership with food and beverage businesses, event vendors, future event locations etc.
• Support the Miles for Melanoma team with inquiries in the Miles for Melanoma email inbox, Miles for Melanoma phone line and main MRF phone line. Ensure timely and professional customer service for all messaging

• Excellent customer service skills including verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• Mission-driven
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Availability of 10-20 hours/week
• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications or another related field