Event Planning (Auction) Intern

~ Washington Wild is a conservation organization for Washington State. Since our founding in 1979 we have been instrumental in the protection of over 1 million acres of Wilderness. ~

We work to educate, advocate, and engage the public in Wilderness protection, which includes working with nontraditional conservation allies. Our Washington Brewshed® Alliance allows us to engage breweries and the brewing community in conservation through a basic message: good water makes better beer.

Position Overview

This Internship assists the Outreach Coordinator in all auction-related tasks.

Washington Wild wants to make this a meaningful experience for both our intern and our organization. We are flexible and willing to work to make sure this is a mutually positive experience for both parties and one that is enjoyable for everyone! 

Responsibilities 

Activities and tasks this job could include are: 

• Event planning and organizing
• Media and outreach
• Soliciting and collecting donations from local vendors and organizations
• Attending auction committee meetings (1-2 evenings/month)
• Helping to coordinate volunteers day of the event
• Organizing and categorizing donation and other information prior to the event
• Prepping auction materials including bidder files, bid sheets, and donor files
• Assist with set up day of the event, including with decorations
• Working with all of our auction vendors as needed
• Assisting on all other auction-related activities as they arise 

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate: 

• Has experience in planning or managing large-scale events
• Is organized, responsible, has great attention to detail 
• Is outgoing, comfortable talking with different groups of people and able to share their interest and enthusiasm with others
• Has excellent written and spoken communications skills
• Is comfortable and professional speaking over the phone
• Has excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Is flexible and has a sense of humor
• Works well in a team setting and independently
• Has basic computer skills, such as Word processing and Excel
• Is willing to take on a number of different tasks to help our organization fulfill our mission and make this auction a success!
• Has a driver's license and a clean driving record, and can pass a criminal background check  

Washington Wild wants to make this a meaningful experience for both our intern and our organization. We are flexible and willing to work to make sure this is a mutually positive experience for both parties and one that is enjoyable for everyone!

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship which offers invaluable work experience and event-planning assistance with an established environmental non-profit.

To Apply 

• Please use the email address below to send your resume and a cover letter to Lyndsay Gordon.
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
• Application period closes Monday June 13th (or until filled). Questions? Call us!