Healthcare Events & Fundraising Intern

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, offers an internship focused on coordinating fundraising events and supporting donors, volunteers, and operations. You will assist with timelines, vendor coordination, registration, and on-site execution.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proactivity, and effective communication. Interns work 40 hours/week for 12–16 weeks and may participate in offsite events, with training and evaluation provided.

Qualifications

• Completed coursework in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, hospitality, business, or related field.
• Student should be at least a junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing guest lists, data, and logistics.
• Customer service mindset with positive guest and donor experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM/event platforms familiarity is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Responsabilités

• Assist with event timelines and project plans.
• Support coordination with venues, vendors, and caterers.
• Coordinate end-to-end volunteer activities: recruitment, scheduling, on-site mgmt, post-event recognition.
• Help manage event logistics: room setups, A/V needs, signage.
• Maintain guest lists, RSVPs, and registration systems.
• Assist with briefing documents and run-of-show schedules.
• Support donor communications and follow-ups.
• Support post-event reporting and analysis.
• Assist with auction items, pledge materials, or donation tools.
• Help with on-site event execution and vendor/guest communications.
• Provide general administrative help to events team.
• Occasional offsite Mary Free Bed events on evenings/weekends.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Independence & teamwork

Data management

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office

CRM familiarity

Formation

Junior or senior standing in accredited four-year college

Relevant coursework in nonprofit mgmt / communications / marketing / hospitality / business

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems or event platforms

Description du poste

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, offers an internship focused on coordinating fundraising events and supporting donors, volunteers, and operations. You will assist with timelines, vendor coordination, registration, and on-site execution.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proactivity, and effective communication. Interns work 40 hours/week for 12–16 weeks and may participate in offsite events, with training and evaluation provided.