The Hunger Project
Empowering People - Ending Hunger
Events Intern
This is an exciting role for a committed and passionate individual who wants to make a difference in ending
hunger and poverty.
Position: Event Intern (unpaid)
Location: The Hunger Project UK office in Chiswick
Report to: Marketing and Communication Manager
Period: 3-4 days per week for a minimum of 3 months- Starting ASAP
Closing date: 28th June 2015
Why do you need an intern?
The Hunger Project will organise two major events in September and November.
We are looking for two intern Event Assistants to help us plan and market our events.
Interns will support the team in organising the event, securing sponsorships and auction lots, and recruiting
participants.
The interns will gain event management and fundraising hands-on experience through this internship.
Tell me more about the Hunger Project
The Hunger Project is a global, non-profit, strategic organisation committed to the sustainable end of world
hunger. We are a leadership development organisation empowering people in both developing and developed countries to build a just world where everybody can fulfil their potential and build lives of self-reliance
and dignity.
We work in partnership with over 20 million people in Africa, South Asia and Latin America to develop effective bottom-up strategies with three critical elements that, when combined, empower people to make
sustainable progress in overcoming hunger and poverty:
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Mobilizing people at the grassroots level to build self-reliance
Empowering women as key agents of change
Forging partnerships with local government
What is the purpose of the role?
• To support the team in the organisation of the event and its logistics
• To ensure participants have the best possible experience of supporting The Hunger Project
• To identify opportunities for continued or broader involvement with The Hunger Project
What activities will the intern be directly involved with?
• Assisting in the organisation and logistical planning of the events
• Marketing events and recruiting participants
• Supporting the team in securing sponsorship and auction lots
• Assisting the team with PR and researching celebrity support for the events
• Securing pro-bono services and keeping the costs of the events to a minimum
• Providing excellent supporter care and nurturing relationships with our high value donors and corporate
partners, contacting them to ensure they have the information, advice and material they require
• Contribute to the smooth running of our events by providing support to the team before and during the
events
• Listening for opportunities for supporters to become involved with The Hunger Project in new ways
• Helping with PR and social media
• Updating records on The Hunger Project database •
• Co-ordinating helpers/volunteers/cheerers on the day and helping out (e.g. registering participants)
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Charity Registration No: 326688
The Hunger Project
Empowering People - Ending Hunger
What skills does the intern need to have?
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Interest in PR, event organisation or fundraising
• Self-starter with the ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Attention to detail
• An interest in international development, women empowerment and The Hunger Project’s work
How will the intern benefit from this internship?
Volunteering is a great way to be a part of The Hunger Project's work and campaigns. If you’re passionate
about ending world hunger, our volunteer programme provides you with the tools, resources and support
needed to learn about fundraising, event management and campaigning.
You will have the chance to make a real and direct contribution to The Hunger Project’s work and get exposure to a range of fundraising activities and direct experience. As a smaller charity we are able to offer you
the opportunity to become fully involved in all aspects of event management, communications and fundraising giving you extensive experience for future employment.
The opportunity to be involved with other projects as they come up and plenty of scope for contributing your
own ideas. Lunch allowance and reimbursement of travel and work related expenses will be met.
How much time should the intern offer?
From 3 to 5 days a week
What days of the week/time of day would you need the intern?
You would need to be available during office hours Monday-Friday to work from our office in Chiswick.
How to apply for this intern role?
Please send a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your CV to sophie.noonan@thp.org .
Thank you
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/o JMJ Associates, 1st Floor Building 5, Chiswick Park - 566 Chiswick High Road, London W4
5YFwww.thehungerproject.org.uk
Charity Registration No: 326688