Healthcare Events Intern: Fundraising & Operations

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is seeking an energetic internship to gain hands-on experience in coordinating health‑care fundraising events. You will assist with timelines, vendor coordination, volunteer management, guest lists, and on-site execution, while supporting donor communications and post‑event analysis.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completed coursework in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, hospitality, or business.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to data, guest lists, and logistics with integrity and discretion.
• Customer service mindset with positive guest/donor experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM/event platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event timelines and project plans.
• Coordinate with venues, vendors, and caterers.
• Coordinate volunteer efforts including recruitment, scheduling, and on-site management.
• Manage event logistics such as room setups, A/V, and signage.
• Maintain guest lists, RSVPs, and registration systems.
• Prepare briefing documents and run-of-show schedules.
• Support donor communications with planning, confirmations, and follow-ups.
• Assist with post-event reporting and analysis.
• Prepare auction items, pledge materials, or donation tools.
• Support on-site event execution and general events team administration.
• Participate in offsite Mary Free Bed events some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Nonprofit management

Communications

Marketing

Hospitality

Business

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Event platforms

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is seeking an energetic internship to gain hands-on experience in coordinating health‑care fundraising events. You will assist with timelines, vendor coordination, volunteer management, guest lists, and on-site execution, while supporting donor communications and post‑event analysis.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.