Special Events Internships at Wolf Trap

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Wolf Trap is looking to fill paid, part-time fall internships in the Special Events & Event Rentals position. Interested applicants, please email Daria Butler at dariab@wolftrap.org with your resume and cover letter.

Special Events & Event Rentals

Work behind the scenes with the Special Events team, assisting with the daily planning, logistics, coordination, and execution of Wolf Trap’s major fundraising events that help raise $1.5 million annually. You will also join in on the excitement of hosting private events at Wolf Trap’s many unique facilities, assisting with the daily functions of the Facility Rentals program.

  • Coordinate set-up and on-site registration at events
  • Assist with event invitation and RSVP process by managing information in the donor database
  • Execute membership fulfillment and cultivation events
  • Interact with donors, prospects, and board members on the phone, through email, and on-site at events
  • Other projects include venue and industry research and managing social media accounts
  • Other projects include planning silent auctions, members-only trips, marketing/outreach efforts for large events, and industry research

Requirements

  • Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel), experience with Raiser's Edge software is helpful but not necessary
  • Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Efficient organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Exceptional customer service skills, creativity, and initiative