Autism Speaks is seeking an Events Intern for the Summer semester! This is a 10-12 week remote program and students must be eligible for academic credit. This is an opportunity for an individual to gain valuable event planning experience. As a member of the community engagement team, the intern will have the opportunity to play a role in planning and execution of the New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania Area Events. Area Events include Walks and a Golf Outing, along with a possible new event. At the end of this internship, the Events Intern will have working knowledge of key event skills, including developing event timelines, planning processes, and community outreach which he/she will be able to translate into future career opportunities. The Events Intern will report to the Area Executive Director and Manager of Community Engagement. The ideal candidate should be looking to gain experience in Non-Profit Special Events for future work. The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision. This is a remote position, but applicant must live in the New Jersey or Eastern Pennsylvania area and have access to transportation to attend events or meetings if needed. DUTIES: - Assist with event logistics for events across New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania - Assist with planning of events - Assist in donor, sponsor and volunteer outreach and stewardship - Assist with School Outreach - Assist with Area marketing and communications, including email and social media content - Provide administrative support and perform other job-related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: - Pursuing a bachelor’s degree. - Able to receive academic credit - Commitment to a flexible work schedule of 20 hours per week during standard business hours - Superior organizational and communication skills - Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take initiative - Excellent customer service skills in dealing with internal and external constituents - Must have the ability to work with a team - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Social Media Technology CORE COMPETENCIES: - Building Collaborative Relationships - Professional Behavior - Results-Driven - Customer Orientation - Flexibility You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.

• Lead a small team to successfully program manage an annual portfolio of customer and partner events • Collaborate with senior leadership to drive creation of strategy for the portfolio • Lead and develop event strategies and experiences with key stakeholders • Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Partner ecosystem stakeholders • Understand customer needs and how events can deliver against those needs • Leverage a data-driven approach to build insights and strategies for event measurement

• You represent a well-known service provider • You assist customers by phone, email, or letter • You help customers prepare or correct billing statements • You answer questions about invoices, record invoice corrections, and initiate dunning blocks • You are responsible for sending invoices, billing statements and meter-reading reports • You support customers in creating their billing statements online

• Develop and execute regional private events sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets. • Lead, mentor, and motivate private events sales and event teams across multiple properties to ensure alignment with brand standards and service excellence. • Manage all operational aspects of private events, including event planning, logistics, and execution, ensuring high-quality delivery for clients. • Build and maintain strong relationships with members, clients, and stakeholders to drive repeat and referral business. • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation. • Partner with club leadership to optimize resources, streamline processes, and enhance the overall private events experience. • Ensure all events comply with budget and service standards. • Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to executive leadership. • Assist in pre-opening due diligence and the launch of new sites.