General
Description:Special Events/Development internship
position with a $3 million
not-for-profit performing arts institution based in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Responsible
for assisting the Director of Audience Services & Special Events in donor
cultivation and effective planning and smooth execution of all Metropolis special
events.
Description
of Duties/Responsibilities:
Assists the Director on all aspects of
planning leading up to special event including but not limited to:
inventory, ordering supplies, booking caterers, reserving event space,
fundraising, contacting Metropolis patrons, etc.
Updates and maintains a database of attendees
and implements correspondence for event announcements
Attends and remains on-site for all
Metropolis Special Events for entire duration
Serves as hospitality for all
contracted entertainment
Serves as liaison between Director of
Special Events and staff for event
Assists in development of individual
donor strategies and cultivating marquee members
Performs research for grant acquisition
Authors solicitation letters
Lends considerable support to the
development of our VIP program
