Paid Events Internship (NCRP)

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) - Washington, D.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. is seeking an Events Intern for a year-long, paid internship. Ideal candidates are graduate students or recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning. Interns will assist with event logistics, conduct research, and support senior staff in various administrative tasks. This role emphasizes skills such as communication, organization, and a commitment to social justice. A commitment of 25 hours per week is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of social and economic justice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with database management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event registrations and travel arrangements.
• Research conference opportunities.
• Create and update presentation materials.
• Support logistics for NCRP Impact Awards.

Skills

Passion for advancing social and economic justice

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Research and synthesis skills

Organization and time-management

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate student or recent graduate

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Events Internship with a Progressive Nonprofit in D.C.

Are you a graduate student or recent graduate looking to build skills and experience in nonprofit event planning through a PAID year-long internship?

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) in Washington, D.C., is looking for an events intern who can help the organization’s small but high‑performing team.

This internship is a wonderful opportunity for hands‑on experience in event planning for a national nonprofit. You’ll practice building targeted outreach and recruiting strategies for important events, creating high‑quality materials, and managing short‑term projects. You’ll participate on multiple project teams and learn how to navigate. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about and interact with progressive nonprofits and foundations across the country that are engaged in the daily fight for a more equitable society. If you’re interested in learning more about this sector and building transferable skills for future work at a nonprofit or philanthropic institution, please read more below.

We’re a 40‑year‑old nonprofit and since 1976, we’ve been an unabashed champion for philanthropy that serves the public good, a brave and unrelenting watchdog and advocate for funding that directly benefits the under‑served, under‑represented and marginalized communities, and a courageous voice for social justice for all people in our society. For the mission and vision statements of National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and to learn more about our work, visit www.ncrp.org.

Length of internship:

Fall 2018 to September 30, 2019

Hours:

25‑hour per week internship

Major Responsibilities:

Conference, Presentation and Travel Support

• Assist with registering senior staff for events and making travel arrangements.
• Research prioritized conferences and presentation opportunities for NCRP across a variety of projects.
• Write web descriptions for NCRP events.
• Coordinate planning calls for NCRP webinars.
• Coordinate lists for side‑meetings for NCRP staff at conferences and in‑person meetings.
• Input contacts from sign‑in sheets and business cards into NCRP’s database.
• Support evaluation of presentations and relationship records across a variety of projects.
• Create and update PowerPoint templates and presentations for NCRP presentations.
• Organize and catalogue presentation templates in our filing system.

NCRP Impact Awards Support

• Support promotions to highlight past Award winners and the 2019 Selections Committee.
• Research information about potential award winners.
• Support logistics planning such as refreshments, room setup, AV and other event details.

VP Support

• Complete monthly expense reports for the Vice Presidents.
• Assist with scheduling internal and external meetings for the Vice Presidents.
• Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to the Vice Presidents.

Core Competencies

• Understands and has passion for advancing social and economic justice.
• Microsoft Office proficient, especially Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of database records, especially Salesforce and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with booking air, train and ground transportation.
• Ability to compile and ship handouts and materials for events.
• Ability to quickly research and synthesize findings clearly and concisely.
• Must be detail oriented, personable, and possess excellent follow‑up skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Creative, quick thinker.
• Must be organized and comfortable with priority changes.