Community Events Intern

Company Description OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. Powered by America’s youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country.

Job Description

The Community Events Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by networking, planning, and hosting speaker series for ONC interns as well as the external community. This intern is also responsible for developing the College Campus Initiative at ONC which fosters conversations on college campuses that spotlight political tolerance and tangible solutions. This includes reaching out to and communicating with mentors in various fields, ONC advisors, college clubs, and college campuses. The Community Events intern will network and conduct outreach with potential speakers and schedule the logistical details of events. This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. This intern must commit to at least the end of the semester. However, many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards. Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience. Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and execution of ONC booths and networking opportunities on College campuses. Collaborate with the Director of Community Events, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and CEO to plan out ONC College Chapters. Complete deliverables and ensure that team milestones and deadlines are reached. Network and complete outreach with potential mentors and experts in their field. Handle all scheduling for Community