Programs & Events Intern at Diaspora DNA Story Center

Wayne State University; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,500 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

DiasporaDNA Story Center seeks an organized Programs & Events Intern to support planning, coordination, and evaluation of public programs and events in Philadelphia. The role blends nonprofit programming, event operations, partnerships, and audience engagement to deliver meaningful cultural experiences.

The position combines remote work, in-office collaboration, and on-site event support, staff­ing approximately 2–3 events per month, including evenings and weekends with advance notice.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in nonprofit programming, community engagement, or event planning.
• Comfortable working with diverse communities and engaging with the public.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled events.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, Eventbrite, or similar platforms is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia neighborhoods and community organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of public programs, including City Scholar Talks, genealogy programming, Festival Lovers Club outings, and other community events.
• Assist with event logistics, speaker and partner coordination, material preparation, registration, and day-of setup and breakdown.
• Staff 2–3 programs or community events each month, welcoming attendees and supporting visitor engagement.
• Research and outreach to potential speakers, scholars, storytellers, community organizations, and program partners.
• Help build and maintain relationships with community partners and collaborators.
• Collect and organize attendee data through Eventbrite registrations, surveys, sign-in sheets, and in-person feedback to support program evaluation.
• Assist with post-event reporting and recommendations for future programming.
• Provide administrative support for programs and membership operations, including responding to inquiries, maintaining program records and archives, and assisting the Programs & Members Manager with special projects.
• Coordinate volunteers and support internal team communication during events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nonprofit programming interest

Event planning

Public engagement

Time management

Evenings/weekends availability

Google Workspace familiarity

Canva familiarity

Eventbrite familiarity

Philadelphia neighborhood knowledge

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Eventbrite

Job description

Compensation: $250/month stipend (paid upon successful completion of assigned tasks)

Location: Hybrid

Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week, including 2 days on‑site each week (with Friday being one of those on‑site days) and occasional weekend hours for events (with advance notice)

Duration: 3 months, September 8, 2026 – October 30, 2026 (estimated)

Company Description

DiasporaDNA Story Center is a cultural hub that explores origin stories and collective memories through the art, history, and lived experiences of the global majority. We celebrate our shared humanity through story, kin-keeping the common threads of our diasporas across the continuum of time.

Position Overview

DiasporaDNA Story Center is seeking an organized and enthusiastic Programs & Events Intern to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of our public programs and community events. This hands‑on internship offers experience in nonprofit programming, event operations, partnership development, audience engagement, and member services while helping deliver meaningful cultural experiences throughout Philadelphia.

This is a hybrid position combining remote work, in‑office collaboration, and on‑site event support. The intern will staff approximately 2–3 events per month, including occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of public programs, including City Scholar Talks (First Fridays), genealogy programming, Festival Lovers Club outings, and other community events.
• Assist with event logistics, speaker and partner coordination, material preparation, registration, and day‑of setup and breakdown.
• Staff 2–3 programs or community events each month, welcoming attendees and supporting visitor engagement.
• Research and conduct outreach to potential speakers, scholars, storytellers, community organizations, and program partners.
• Help build and maintain relationships with community partners and collaborators.
• Collect and organize attendee data through Eventbrite registrations, surveys, sign‑in sheets, and in‑person feedback to support program evaluation.
• Assist with post‑event reporting and recommendations for future programming.
• Provide administrative support for programs and membership operations, including responding to inquiries, maintaining program records and archives, and assisting the Programs & Members Manager with special projects.
• Coordinate volunteers and support internal team communication during events.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in nonprofit programming, community engagement, cultural organizations, or event planning.
• Comfortable working with diverse communities and engaging with the public.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled events.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, Eventbrite, or similar platforms is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia neighborhoods and community organizations is a plus.

Compensation

A $250 monthly stipend will be provided upon successful completion of assigned responsibilities each month.