Lead Fundraising, Sales, and Events Intern

Lead Fundraising, Sales, and Events InternPOSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Bowl for Kids Sake Special Events Manager, the Lead Fundraising, Sales, and Events Internis a Part time temporary nonexempt position that runs fromFebruary until Late August and averages 15-25 hours per week.This position is instrumental in supporting our largest annual fundraiser, Summer Bowl for Kids Sake. This position will primarily be tasked with aiding our Bowl for Kids Sake Special Events Manager from February-August in recruiting and mentoring event participants through email and phone recruitment and in-person or virtual company presentations. In this role, you will also provide customer service to each event participant, helping to support their fundraising efforts. This position will also play an important role at the event during the month of July, assisting with pre-event, on-site and post-event leadership, providing excellent customer service, as well as being responsible for all data entry management for over 500 teams and 3,000 participants, and assisting to support 7 Bowl for Kids Sake part-time Interns.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist our Fundraising and Special Events team to achieve our Bowl for Kids Sake fundraising goal.

Assist with all customer service tasks related to Bowl for Kids Sake to include emails, texts, and phone calls.

Assist with all sales, recruitment, and mentoring strategies to increase event participation and participant mentoring to increase fundraising success.

Lead presentations about BBBSKC and Bowl for Kids Sake to increase awareness and recruit event participants.

Help lead event set up and breakdown, participant check-in, record keeping, and other tasks as assigned at every event session during the month of July

(Likely July 9th-11th, 15th- 18thand 22nd-25thbut are subject to change)

Assist in leading a team of 7 Bowl for Kids Sake Interns throughout the months of May - July.

Supervise and lead afternoon mentoring sessions as assigned by Bowl for Kids Sake Events Manager.

Assist with placing and answering phone calls, recruiting and managing volunteers, drafting and sending emails, assisting with mailings, computer data entry, and assistance with event gifts and records.

Assist with planning and execution of RISE rooftop party on August 23

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Assist and attend additional events throughout the summer, including our Legacy Golf Tournaments and third-party events. (Legacy Tournament dates are May 18

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Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of groups of all sizes.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational and creative thinking skills with attention to detail.

Comfortable assisting in a sales/fundraising role and building relationships with supporters, board members and staff.

Basic office and computer skills are required including: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Works effectively in a team-based environment motivated by achieving a common goal.

A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and work hard is required.

Passion for the non-profit industry and fundraising is a plus.

Previous experience in sales, customer service and/or fundraising is required.

Requires access to transportation to travel to and from different locations.

Willing to work days, some nights and weekends.

Ability to work during every Bowl for Kids Sake party session (unless otherwise approved by manager)

Ability to work both Legacy Tournaments and Set Up (unless otherwise approved by manager)

Experience in supervising/leading others to plan an event is a plus, but not required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Bachelors degree is a plus

Salesforce or other CRM experience is a plus