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| Job Title: | Program Events Intern |
| Organization: | Family Equality Council |
| Region: | East Coast |
| Description: | Founded in 1979, Family Equality Council is the leading national organization dedicated to securing justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children by advancing social justice for all families. We work to achieve social and legal equality for LGBT families by providing direct support, by educating the public, and by advancing policy reform that ensures full recognition and protection under the law. The Program Events Intern is an integral member of the Programs Team and will play a role in all major Family Equality Council programming. This unpaid internship supports the Family Equality Council team by providing logistical support to the Director of Programs and Programs Associates. Success in this position requires extremely developed organizational skills, the ability to problem solve independently, a team-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills both verbal and written, superior interpersonal skills, and a commitment to social justice. Responsibilities: Program support: Provide support for the planning and execution of a range of events and activities, including oversight of materials (inventory, purchasing, organization, transport, etc.); evaluations; event logistics (housing, food, volunteer and participant recruitment, etc.) Marketing support: Promote programs and events through social media outlets and emails;solicit ad sales, donations, and sponsorships for program events; develop and maintain relationships with community partners Office systems support: General office system administration and implementation. Qualifications: All candidates must have a "can do" attitude, enjoy a fast-paced environment, be highly organized without losing sight of larger objectives, and be committed to social justice and equality for LGBT families. A candidate must be a strong and effective communicator verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal and presentational skills. The individual must be able to think creatively and strategically in a changing environment. Candidates must be self-motivated, high-energy, and solution-oriented. Candidates should hold or be working towards a bachelor's degree. Some experience planning and executing successful programs is preferred. |
| Contact: | Ally Kuriloff, Programs Associate |
| Phone: | (617) 502-8717 |
| E-Mail: | ally@familyequality.org |
| Website: | http://familyequality.org |
| Closing Date: | January-08-13 |
