Woodberry Associates is seeking an Events Intern to join its growing team of dynamic professionals.
Based in Washington, DC, Woodberry Associates specializes in public affairs and coalition management in the fields of health care and education. Our team is creative, collaborative and committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Title: Events Intern, Advocacy Management
Location: Washington, DC
What You Do
- Support Events team in event management to ensure all events are planned effectively, within budget and according to client specifications
- Assist in sourcing venues to ensure they meet client expectations
- Assist with the coordination of hotel and travel accommodations with event registrants, as appropriate
- Maintain detailed spreadsheets tracking event registrations, accommodations and headcounts
- Assist in drafting and producing event materials
- Participate in coordination with vendors on event needs related to setup, food and beverage, audio visual, etc.
- Assist with the organization of conference calls/meetings related to each event, including client calls and event prep calls
- Assist with on-site event production and staffing, including programming, setup, food and beverage, audio visual, registration, signage, event materials, etc.
Your Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communications and persuasion skills
- Organized and task-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Adaptability to meet changing priorities
- Sense of initiative, looking for opportunities to improve content and outreach
- Willingness to learn and incorporate feedback
Salary & Benefits
WA hosts interns each Fall, Spring, and Summer for approximately 12 weeks each semester. Positions are paid at the rate of $17 per hour. Dates and hours are flexible, though interns are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Positions are in person in our Washington, DC office.
How You Apply
Interested candidates should email their resume to Interns@woodberryassociates.com and include “Events Intern” in the subject line.