Overview:
FHI 360 has an exciting internship opportunity for a student interested in growing their skills within the international development sector. Under close supervision, an Intern will perform entry level professional duties which will provide the opportunity for professional training in various functional areas throughout the organization. Internship assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to a global nonprofit development organization.
The Corporate Events & Outreach Intern will assist with the planning, development and implementation of all Public Engagement activities at the corporate level, helping to elevate FHI 360โs expertise, impact and thought leadership. This includes supporting the Public Engagement teamโs work at a broad range of conferences and events, as well as helping leverage FHI 360โs corporate memberships. The position will also help support the Public Engagement team in development guidance and building communications capacity for FHI 360โs regional offices and business units. Under close supervision and mentorship from the Events Manager and Events Associate, the Corporate Events & Outreach Intern will perform entry-level event management and public engagement/relations duties.
The successful Corporate Events & Outreach Intern will build strong working relationships with other Corporate Communications team members. They will have a strong passion for communications and a desire to learn from a high-performing, cross-functional team. They will be a key support to events, sponsorships and memberships and help promote FHI 360โs projects, research and thought leadership. They will have strong organizational skills and be able to manage administrative duties efficiently and effectively.
This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule based on project needs.
Anticipated Duration: Spring 2025 Semester: January-May 2025
Hours: 20-30 hours/week
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Location: Preference for applicants that are within commutable distance to either the Durham, NC or Washington, DC office.
Skills Gained and Learning Opportunities:
Practical experience with a large, global non-profit organization
Planning and executing large-scale international events and sponsorships
Experience collaborating with Corporate Communications colleagues as well as various technical teams within the organization
Direct mentorship within the Public Engagement team
Promoting projects, research, and thought leadership
Exposure to working within a high-performing, cross-functional team
Learning about communications strategies and practices
Enhanced verbal and written communication skills through collaboration with the Corporate Communications team
Managing multiple tasks and administrative duties efficiently
Developing strong working relationships with team members and external stakeholders
Gaining insights into public relations and engagement strategies
Experience working with an inter-disciplinary team addressing global development challenges
Anticipated Project(s) and Assignment Details:
The intern may contribute to various team or project activities under the direction of their supervisor in the following ways:
Track and manage deadlines and communications across events, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget for events, memberships and sponsorships
Collaborate with Corporate Communications colleagues, business units, and outside partners to develop materials promoting and delivering a strong brand presence
Assist with development of event prep presentations to ensure FHI 360 attendees are well-prepared as they represent the organization at industry convenings
Record event metrics (including website impressions, attendees and speakers) and provide a report highlighting FHI 360โs presence and impact. Share these findings quarterly with the leadership team
Support inter-team processes to ensure execution of key projects
Contribute to the development of events systems, processes and best practices
Support logistics for in-person events
Arrange and assist with team meetings and country calls (e.g., assist with meeting preparation, meeting minutes and post meeting reports)
Assist with project-related administrative tasks as needed, including managing schedules, taking meeting notes, and organizing files