KIP Spring 2027 - Programs & Events Intern - America's Future Foundation

Stand Together; Washington; On-site; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

America’s Future in Washington, DC is seeking a driven intern to support the planning and execution of our Annual Gala and fellowships. You will help manage guest lists in Salesforce and Eventbrite and assist with communications to sponsors, donors, and honorees.

The role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit program development and events, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a metro travel stipend.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, or Eventbrite is a plus.
• Prior event, program, or volunteer coordination experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Annual Gala planning and logistics.
• Manage guest lists, RSVPs, and registration in Salesforce and Eventbrite.
• Assist with sponsor, donor, and honoree communications.
• Provide program support for AF’s fellowships and chapters.
• Track attendance, participation, and feedback, and keep program data current in our CRM.
• Support AF-DC events.
• Contribute content for AF’s social media around programs and events.
• Assist with daily office operations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Entrepreneurial mindset

Multitasking

Event volunteer coordination

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Eventbrite

Job description

About AF

America’s Future is the talent accelerator and professional network for classically liberal young professionals. Through training, leadership development, and community, we equip rising leaders with the skills, experiences, and network they need to become effective, principled champions of liberty in their careers and communities. Find Your People. Build Your Future. Learn more about us by visiting our website!

About the role

America’s Future is looking for an intern to join our Washington, DC team this spring. You’ll work at the center of two things we care about most: supporting the production of DC events, including our Annual Gala & Awards Showcase, and the fellowship programs and chapters that bring our community together year-round. This is a hands‑on role for someone who wants to see how a nonprofit builds and delivers programs and events, from the first planning spreadsheet to the night itself.

The intern will report to the Chief Operating Officer and support the needs of the full team. They will receive a travel stipend for the metro.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support Annual Gala planning and logistics
• Manage guest lists, RSVPs, and registration in Salesforce and Eventbrite
• Assist with sponsor, donor, and honoree communications
• Provide program support for AF’s fellowships and chapters
• Track attendance, participation, and feedback, and keep program data current in our CRM
• Support AF-DC events
• Contribute content for AF’s social media around programs and events
• Assist with daily office operations

Qualifications and Skills

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong written and interpersonal communication
• Thrives in a team environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, or Eventbrite is a plus
• Prior event, program, or volunteer coordination experience is a plus

$5,500 - $7,500 a year