Fall Events Intern

3 months ago

Grand Rapids, United States D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Events Intern
Reports To: Events Coordinator

Application Deadline: Open until Filled.

*This is an UNPAID Internship*

About DABSJ:

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity:

This is an unpaid internship. The Events Intern is responsible for assisting in the planning and fulfillment of all 5 events held by the Advancement Department. Reports directly to the Events Coordinator.


Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Events Intern?

Our ideal candidate will be currently enrolled and working towards an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Hospitality Management, Non-Profit Administration, Fundraising, Social Work, or a related field and have the ability to intern for 4-5 months, for 8-16 hours per week. You must possess a Valid driver’s license required, proof of vehicle registration and adequate insurance must be secured at all times and must be proficient in Microsoft applications.

Offered benefits and more:

  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
  • Access to a robust training system.
  • DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.
  • Reimbursement for trainings.
  • Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organization skills, financial planning, etc.
  • Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
  • Regular supervision.
  • Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
  • Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
  • Careers at DABSJ now take place at our brand new Dean Lake campus featuring: modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, purposeful spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology and, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms, fitness area, and locker room.


DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community, and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.

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