2019-2020 Alumni Outreach Internship
About the ECU Alumni Association
The ECU Alumni Association (ECUAA) was created to develop a spirit of cooperation and loyalty among alumni and to promote the general welfare of the institution. The scope of the ECUAA, which was organized by the classes of 1911 and 1912 in June, 1912, has grown tremendously as the alumni population has multiplied with a growing ECU. In order to keep pace with a rapidly developing university, the ECUAA was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1967. Since that time the alumni population has increased from 15,000 to over 180,000.
Today, our mission is to inform, involve, and serve members of the ECU family throughout their lifelong relationship with the University.
About Alumni Outreach
The ECUAA’s Outreach Team performs numerous functions to support the organization’s mission including planning student engagement events to build relationships and prepare future Pirate alumni, regional events to engage alumni across the Pirate Nation, on-campus reunions to serve various alumni groups, and other activities and meetings for affinity groups.
Description
Under the supervision and guidance of the Assistant Director for Outreach, this position will provide an opportunity to increase your knowledge of planning and executing successful events. Position responsibilities include:
Plan, implement and close out the 2019 home football game tailgates (Pirate Game Day Tailgates) starting Saturday, September 7, 2019 through Saturday, November 30, 2019 (6 total).
· Planning process includes but is not limited to:
o Seeking sponsorships
o Communicating with sponsors, vendors, and guests
o Collaborating with ECUAA marketing staff
o Create staff and volunteer schedules
o Compiling guest lists and entering registrants into database
o Ordering and coordinating delivery of event items such as tents, tables, chairs, beverages and food
· Implementing includes but is not limited to:
o Being a point person for each event
o Assign staff/volunteers at event
o Work with sponsors & vendors to set up event
o Clean up event
· Evaluation includes but is not limited to:
o Compiling guest data from event
o Assessing event to help plan/manage next event
The Assistant Director for Outreach will work with the intern to match their interests with the needs of the ECUAA to determine and set goals.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. They will meet deadlines and keep colleagues well informed as to progress and changes. The candidate must be professional, personable, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
Hours and Work Schedule
The internship will be a minimum of 10-12 hours per week during the summer 2019 and 15-20 hours per week during the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters. Some nights and weekends will be required but will count toward your work hours. Additional predetermined accommodations may be made based on the candidate’s internship needs.
Interested?
Please send a resume to Megan Howard, Assistant Director for Outreach at (252) 328-5557 or howardme14@ecu.edu by Friday, April 19, 2019.