Events and Leadership Council Intern

General Description

Student Programs is looking for an energetic, creative, and collaborative intern to assist with events and the Coastal Virginia Leadership Council around all initiatives and annual events that engage elementary to university students throughout Hampton Roads. The intern will help with planning, preparation, set‑up, breakdown, and follow‑up for the regional middle school dodgeball tournament, regional high school Glo Dance, and our 20th year of the Shamrock Operation Smile Final Mile.

The intern will also support the planning of Spread the Love, an annual campaign centered on an outpouring of love in schools, community, and our world. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in community outreach, event planning, and public relations within a global nonprofit organization.

• Detail‑oriented with strong organization skills
• Experience interfacing with elementary, middle, high school, university age students, as well as engaging with parents and educators at events
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Create flyers and other promotional material necessary for successful marketing of events, often in collaboration with student leaders
• Confidence to call and/or be in person with local businesses to secure sponsor ships and/or in‑kind donations for events
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment

• Attendance at an accredited university working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Marketing and Communications classes are desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms

• Non‑profit/International NGO experience
• Event planning across various platforms
• Cross‑communication skills
• Marketing skills
• Experience covering events
• Experience with donors, partners, and key regional constituents

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 15‑20 hours per week (more if desired)
• Flexible work hours with availability Monday through Friday, typically between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, with occasional availability after hours, evenings and weekends. Hybrid work: HQ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday;
  Monday and Friday work from home. Some flexibility provided.
• Start August 5, 2026 – end of April 2027