Paid Events Intern (12 months), Boston Athenæum, Boston, MA

Posted July 22, 2013

Department: Membership and Development Office/Events Office

 

Hours: flexible schedule; 19 hours per week; regular evening and Saturday hours required

 

Compensation: $13.00 per hour; free membership concurrent with employment; no other benefits

 

Start Date: Immediately; open until filled; position is a 12 month position from start date

 

Job Description:

The Boston Athenæum seeks a qualified, energetic, and motivated individual to join the Development Office as an Events Intern.  Under the guidance of the Development staff and the immediate supervision of the Director of Events, the intern will assist the office with the successful planning, staffing, and execution of development, membership, and programmatic events.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assists with event planning and promotion
• Manages Events Office inventory and supplies
• Works evening and weekend hours to staff events as needed
• Monitors the Events Office phone line
• Assists with event registration
• Assists with office maintenance, such as copying, filing, shredding, etc.
• Assists members of the Membership and Development Office/Events Office as needed
• Staffs the membership table on and off-site
• Conducts other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s required; current MLIS graduate student preferred
• Interest in planning events for libraries, non-profits, and membership organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
• Experience working in an office setting
• Experience within membership organizations and/or event planning preferred

 

To Apply: E-mail résumé and cover letter to [email protected].