Geared toward early-career professionals comfortable with cross-continental event coordination and vendor management.
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Original posting from Stand Together via Lever
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience at non-profits tackling some of our nation's most pressing policy challenges all over the United States. Early-career professionals including undergraduate/graduate/law students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates will be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program. Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to begin the admissions process early!
The Events Department at Atlas Network is actively searching for a detail-oriented and organized individual with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and a strong desire to learn about the operations of a nonprofit organization. Atlas Network is dedicated to supporting free-market, libertarian think tanks in both the United States and abroad through our Coach, Compete, Celebrate model. This model encompasses providing our partner organizations with world-class training opportunities, funding options, and hosting events worldwide.
Our Events team is responsible for planning and executing exceptional events year-round across five different continents. This team collaborates with on-site vendors, manages travel itineraries for staff and partners, and designs programming for our Regional Liberty Forums and flagship event, Liberty Forum and Freedom Dinner.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Collaborate with the event planning team to help plan and organize events, including conferences, seminars, workshops, and social gatherings
Assist in identifying and coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and service providers required for events, such as caterers, audio-visual technicians, and decorators
Help manage event logistics, including venue selection and arrangements for transportation and accommodation
Assist in managing guest lists, registrations, and RSVPs. Provide information and support to event attendees as needed
Assist in creating event marketing materials, such as flyers, social media posts, and email campaigns
Be present at events to provide on-site support, coordinate with staff, and address any issues that may arise during the event
Maintain event files, records, and documentation, including budgets, invoices, and post-event evaluations
Gather feedback from event attendees and team members to identify areas for improvement in future events
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Creative and innovative mindset
Enthusiastic and passionate about event planning and management
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Atlas Network interns are able to participate in a variety of professional development programs.
Internship Details:
Preference to applicants who can regularly be in the Arlington Virginia office
Position is eligible for a flexible work from home schedule
Compensation:
Stand Together Fellowships pays participants a stipend of either $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week at the partner organization. Attending the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming is required for both full and part-time participants.
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Source: Stand Together careers (Lever)