Create Special Events Vision Impairment

Create Special Events that Benefit People with Vision Impairment

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not‑for‑profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss. Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.

We need a volunteer/intern with project management experience who is good with social media and can assist with all aspects of these special events, including researching and creating theme‑based activities, creating budgets, and using their artistic skills to create the props needed for a successful event. The ideal candidate is an individual who is comfortable managing all aspects of a special event or research project.

Date: Upon agreement by the parties.

Position: Special Events Program Assistant

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Department with all aspects of event coordination from budget creation to sourcing event supplies.
• Assume leadership on day‑to‑day activities necessary to execute a successful event.
• Act as primary liaison with Department that benefits from the event.
• Generate donor acknowledgements, inventory donations as needed.
• Conduct research as needed to turn event vision into reality.

Qualifications:

• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• Ability to navigate the Internet, including social media, required.
• Strong communications skills, required.
• Self‑starter who is willing to help wherever needed.
• Experience with or Interest in project management, event planning or nonprofit philanthropy is a plus.

Details of the Opportunity: Ideally, the opportunity will require at least 4 hours two or three times per week during business hours, primarily Monday through Friday. You will also need to be available on the day of the events.

Business casual attire is required during this opportunity.

Issue Area(s) People with disabilities

Population Served low‑income communities, People with Disabilities, People with Health‑based Concerns

Activity Type Administrative Support/Clerical, Event Organizing

Requirements

• Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+ , Minimum Age: 18+

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will be notified of your interest and will contact you with further details or to schedule you for this opportunity.

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• Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of
• Create a new team to sign up.

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