Marketing Special Events Intern

pDescription/ppEasterseals Iowa is currently seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team in a Marketing amp; Special Events role! This particular position will assist with our Fall Festival amp; 100th Anniversary Events! This paid internship will involve a variety of responsibilities, including planning and executing our annual Fall Festival, as well as spearheading the research and planning efforts for our organization's 100th Anniversary in 2026./ppnbsp;nbsp;/pulliustrong100th Anniversary Event Planning:/strong/uunbsp;/u ul liConduct extensive research to identify and compile a list of individuals to be invited to the 100th Anniversary celebration in 2026./li liReach out to former team members, clients, campers, and families to gather information and build relationships./li liAssist in planning and organizing anniversary events throughout 2026./li /ul/li/ulpbr//pulliustrongPhoto Archive Organization:/strong/uunbsp;/u ul liOrganize and categorize a large collection of historical photographs./li liCreate a system for accessing and preserving the photo archive./li /ul/li/ulpstrongQualifications:/strong/pulliStrong organizational and planning skills./liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills./liliCreative problem-solving abilities./liliAbility to work independently and as part of a team./liliProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software./liliInterest in community events and engagement./liliPrior experience with event planning (preferred but not required)./liliFormer or current respite team members are strongly encouraged to apply./li/ulpstrongCompensation:/strong/pulli$15- $18 per hour, depending on experience levelnbsp;/li/ulpstrongSchedule:/strong/pulliApproximately 10-15 hours per week, preferably in the office with some flexibility./li/ulpbr//ppstrongCommitment:/strong/pulliIdeal candidate will commit to the internship through the end of 2026 to assist with yearly planning./liliAt minimum, commitment through mid-June 2026 is required./liliApplicants who currently work for our respite department are urged to apply to this position.nbsp;/li/ulpRequirements/ppCurrent college student studying marketing, graphic design, public relations, journalism, advertising or related field – special event experience or project management experience is a plus./pp•/ppSkills in graphic design software, specifically, Adobe Suite is desired./pp•/ppProficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint/pp•/ppAbility to work under pressure of deadlines, manage multiple priorities and attention to detail./pp•/ppAbility to effectively communicate in written and verbal formats. Strong written and oral communication skills./pp•/ppAbility to write compelling, client-focused impact stories./pp•/ppHigh energy and self-motivated/pp•/ppAbility to work with a variety of persons/pp•/ppStrong visual design sense and creativity/pp•/ppDemonstrated success working independently/pp•/ppAbility to work “non-traditional” hours as required, including weekends, evenings and holidays./pp•/ppPossession of valid Iowa Driver’s License and maintenance of good driving record./pp•/ppInsurable under Easterseals vehicle insurance policy/pp•/ppAccess to reliable transportation for work-related travel./pp•/ppAccess to telephone for on-call system./pp•/ppAbility to lift 15 pounds./ppI/p