Event Coordination & Project Management Micro-Intern
OpenCup of Cool Water
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Cup of Cool Water (CCW) is a Spokane drop-in center serving youth and young adults ages 14-24 experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or crisis. Project focus: support CCW in planning and executing fundraising and community events, with a particular focus on the Annual Fundraising Gala & Silent Auction. On-site in Spokane, with weekly mentorship from a CCW supervisor. Deliverables include an event planning timeline, a task/checklist system, volunteer coordination materials, a sponsor/table-host tracker, and recommendations for future events.
What you'll do
- Assist with event planning timelines and project tracking
- Coordinate vendors, sponsors, volunteers, auction items, and logistics
- Organize event information, deadlines, and follow-up tasks
- Assist with guest, table host, and sponsor coordination
- Develop reusable event checklists and systems
- Support day-of-event logistics when timing allows
- Identify ways to improve event planning processes
Who's a good fit
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable coordinating multiple moving pieces
- Able to meet deadlines and follow through
- Interest in nonprofit events and fundraising
- Calm, flexible, and willing to jump in wherever needed
- Time commitment
- About 6-8 hours/week for 6-8 weeks (~40-50 hours total)
- Terms offered
- Fall 2026
- Posted
- 2026-09-11