Events Intern

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is seeking a Grants and Compliance Manager to support the planning and execution of major affiliate events and ensure seamless logistics. You will work with staff, volunteers, and community partners to bring events from concept to completion.

Responsibilities include maintaining event dashboards, preparing notes, photographing events for marketing, and managing Eventbrite registrations.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Personal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Event planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of large-scale affiliate events.
• Maintain and update event workbooks for accurate planning.
• Document meeting notes and distribute recaps to attendees.
• Assist Sr. Content Marketing Specialist with event photography and content capture.
• Create and manage Eventbrite registration pages with accurate details.
• Monitor event registrations and generate weekly registrant reports.

Skills

Excellent Organization Skills

Good Communication Skills

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills (Windows, Microsoft 1)

Valid Driver’s License

Event Planning Experience

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Join Us? Mission-Driven Career Opportunity One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Grants and Compliance Manager, you’ll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.

Why Join Habitat?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Work/life balance supported by generous PTO
• Career development and promotion opportunities
• Casual working environment
• Retirement planning - a 403(b) with 3% organizational match

Basic Functions:

Assist the Events Manager in the planning and implementation of all events for Habitat Charlotte Region. Working in conjunction with other members of the affiliate staff, volunteers and community partners, this person will aid in the day of logistics of events as well as the planning. This role will also be responsible for behind-the-scenes admin responsibilities such as note taking in meetings, keeping up with event dashboards and maintaining event scoping workbooks. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Principal accountabilities

• Support the planning and execution of large-scale affiliate events, including Gaston Gala, CHR Reunion, Operation Playhouse, Building Futures Symposium, and Homeowner Picnic
• Maintain and update event workbooks to ensure accurate event planning and execution
• Document meeting notes and distribute recaps to attendees in a timely manner
• Assist Sr. Content Marketing Specialist with event photography and content capture to support social media and marketing initiatives
• Create and manage Eventbrite registration pages for external events, ensuring accurate event details, branding, and ticketing options
• Monitor event registration activity and generate weekly registrant reports, providing affiliate staffers with timely updates on participant information

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Excellent Organization Skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities
• Personal and Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Computer Skills (Windows, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Event Planning Experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Internal Interactions: All habitat Staff

External Interactions: Community Partners, Volunteers, Habitat Partner Families

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (occasional evening and weekend hours required based on events)

Level of authority: Reports to Events Manager