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Event Operations Intern
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Commitment
- Part-time / Full-time
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
Location
New York, United States
This is an unpaid internship with the Events and Donor Recognition Team at JDC, a global humanitarian organization. The intern will support the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events, including briefings, symposiums, and community programs. Responsibilities include assisting with event logistics, registration, communications, and post-event reporting. The role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit event management and collaboration with diverse teams.
Responsibilities
- Learn event operations by assisting with planning and coordinating virtual and in-person events such as briefings, symposiums, speaker’s bureau engagements, and community programs
- Support development of event timelines, run-of-show documents, talking points, and logistics plans and contribute to creating templates and streamlining of event planning
- Research and coordinate vendors, venues, potential collaborators, speakers, and materials
- Manage registration processes, RSVP tracking, and attendee communications
- Support internal coordination across departments and with external vendors
- Shadow event staff to provide live support during events (on-site or virtual), including troubleshooting and participant management
- Assist in preparing event materials such as invitations, agendas, briefings, and outreach content. Create communications templates and establish protocols for future event outreach.
- Support outreach efforts and follow-up communications with participants
- Draft event-related communications (briefings, invitations, reports)
- Assist with post-event reporting, including tracking participation, maintaining event documentation and databases, and key outcomes
- Assist with additional events and donor recognition related projects as assigned
Requirements
- Current undergraduate or graduate student interested in Nonprofit, global affairs, events management, or related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Interest in humanitarian work, nonprofit organizations, or global development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design programs; familiarity with Zoom or event platforms a plus
Nice to have
- Previous internship or campus leadership experience is a plus
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning and operations with exposure to tools & technologies like AI platforms, Monday.com, and SharePoint
- Exposure to JDC’s global humanitarian work and programs
- Opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across regions
- Professional mentorship and skill development