Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Event Planning Intern at Mount Hope Housing Company:

Job Duties
*Help plan and execute events
*Maintain budget for event
*Create marketing materials
*Write press releases and media advisories
*Secure in-kind product donations and sponsorships
*Track communication with contacts
*Maintain RSVP lists
*Secure media for events

The internship can be for 3 to 6 months. Times are flexible because we work around a student's schedule. Upcoming Events: Grand Opening of a Community Center, African American History Celebration, and 2nd Annual Golf Classic.

Qualifications:
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Able to use MS Word and Excel

Benefits:
*Opportunity for academic credit
*Professional experience in event planning
Please send cover letter and resume to vanessa_matthew@mounthopehousing.org. Please include “Event Planning Intern” in the subject line.

About Mount Hope:
The Mount Hope Housing Company is a non-profit, community development organization that provides affordable housing as well as youth services, employment and job training, real estate development and family asset building programs to residents of the Mount Hope community in the South Bronx.

Please email resume and cover letter to Vanessa Matthew at vanessa_matthew@mounthopehousing.org. We accept request to become an intern at Mount Hope on a rolling basis.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Mount Hope Housing Company This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Homeless & Housing This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Contact Person: Pamela Babb, Vice President, (718) 299-2051, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 2003-05 Walton Avenue Bronx, NY 10453 (See a map) Directions:   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 4 train to East Burnside,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2   Nearest Bus Stop: Bx32 , 2 minute walk Web Site: http://www.mounthopehousing.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Bronx Volunteer Shifts 3 days per week