The Emerge Center
Location
Baton Rouge, LA | United States
Job description
The Emerge Foundation provides philanthropic support to The Emerge Center and The Emerge
School. The Emerge Center is a non-profit therapy provider for children with autism and individuals
with communication challenges and The Emerge School educates elementary-aged students with
autism.
The Emerge Foundation seeks a part-time intern for the Fall 2024 semester who can provide handson support for a wide range of fundraising activities and special events. The ideal candidate would be
a detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, yet collaborative work
environment. A background in marketing/communications and experience with events coordination is
preferred.
The Foundation intern would be compensated by the hour, with the rate dependent on skills and
experience, and would commit to working on-site at Emerge between 15 and 20 hours per week.
Candidates who are eligible for work-study are encouraged to apply.
Priority areas of responsibility:
Event Planning and On-Site Support
• Providing logistical assistance including picking up/organizing auction items, preparing bid sheets,
creating promotional materials and setting up auction tables.
• Assembling mailings, maintaining invitation lists, receiving RSVPs and tracking table assignments.
• Staffing registration table and distributing nametags and collateral materials at check-in.
• Assisting with guest check-out and payment process.
Communications and Marketing*
• Creating content and designing graphics for webpages and social media.
• Designing marketing materials including e-blasts and videos.
Administrative Support
• Organizing promotional and giveaway items.
• Updating donor and gift information in database.
*Proficiency and knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Canva and Constant Contact
preferred.
Job tags
Salary
$15 per hour
