Summer Associate, Event Communications
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as an event communications summer associate. This position will play a crucial role in supporting the successful execution of our flagship impact forums and events and will report to the event team leadership with direct supervision by the event manager.
The Summer Associate will support the Communications team in the following areas:
1. Speaker management:
Create and manage speaker cards for each event
Draft and distribute follow-up emails to speakers after events
Assist in drafting personalized thank-you notes for speakers
2. Marketing and promotion :
Writing and proofing speaker/moderator guides
Helping with sponsorship emails.
3. Event logistics:
Create and maintain detailed event trackers, logging Salesforce calls and updates
Assist in creating event slides and presentations
Prepare holding slides, name tags and other on-site materials for events
4. Sponsor and partner relations:
Support the team in following up with event sponsors and partners
Log and track sponsor-related expenses and invoices
5. Post-event analysis:
Contribute to drafting post-event surveys to gather attendee feedback
Assist in analyzing survey results and compiling reports
6. Administrative support:
Learn and utilize the Cvent event management platform
Respond to event-related inquiries and maintain excellent communication with vendors
Develop and implement systems to streamline event communication processes
7. Additional duties as needed
Qualifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Cvent and Salesforce is a plus
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude
• Passion for sustainability and impact investing (preferred)
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and communication within the impact investing industry. The successful candidate will work closely with the events and communications teams and contribute to the success of our high-profile events.
LOCATION: This position will be based in our New York City office with significant remote work flexibility offered through the GIIN’s hybrid in-person/remote work model. Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States that does not require employment visa sponsorship.
COMPENSATION: The GIIN is committed to pay equity. The salary range for this role is $20 an hour for a total of 35 hours per week.
We aim to offer competitive salaries and benefits and are committed to equity, trust, and transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on someone’s willingness and ability to negotiate or on their prior salary leads to wide inequities and bias in how people are paid, particularly for groups experiencing historical oppression. Therefore, we do not ask for prior pay history from our candidates and our offer-making process is negotiation-free for salaries and benefits.
We determine the best possible salary offer based on relevant experience and extent to which candidates demonstrate the competencies for the role during the entire hiring process. The GIIN also uses our annual performance evaluation process at the end of each year to determine raises and promotions.
TO APPLY:
Email cover letter and CV to Human Resources at hr@thegiin.org. State “Position Title_ First Name Last Name” in the subject line of your email. Please indicate where you saw the job posting in your cover letter.
No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. The GIIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: Friday, May 31st 2024. Candidates are requested to apply early as interviews will be hosted on a rolling basis.
Global Impact Investing Network