EAA Foundation Intern - WomenVenture

Are you interested in collaborating with passionate people? Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a community of passionate aviation enthusiasts, and the only association of its kind to offer the fun and camaraderie of sharing the love of flying, building, and restoring recreational aircraft. Our vision is to expand an already vibrant and growing aviation community. EAA hosts the AirVenture Fly-In annually at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This event is EAA's annual convention and draws more than 650,000 attendees and 10,000 aircraft. EAA is a sought-after organization with a competitive and unique benefit package, which includes the EAA Flying Club, career advancement opportunities, fun perks, along with being immersed around passionate EAA Members and Volunteers. SUMMARY EAA Aviation Foundation is a charitable organization raising money to support EAA’s vital education, advocacy, and outreach programs. The EAA Foundation WomenVenture Intern will help the Foundation team prepare and execute a memorable experience for top donors during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. They will also assist in planning our formal fundraising event—The Gathering. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide clerical support for the Aviation Foundation in preparation for AirVenture, including but not limited to, answering phones, ordering & inventorying supplies, data entry and filing. Deliver a first-class hospitality experience for donors during AirVenture, including but not limited to, greeting guests, checking out golf carts, and fulfilling donor requests. Support donor events which may include set-up, registration and clean-up during the following – PHP receptions, The Gathering, Memorial Wall and Foundation raffles Embrace and support the EAA mission and perform safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment. All other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Prefer a student majoring in Nonprofit Management, Human Services, Communications, or related field of study. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Ability to generate and deliver persuasive and clear verbal and written communications as writing is an important element of this position. Results-oriented team player with the ability to collaborate with team members Outstanding interpersonal skills; must have credibility, good judgment, honesty and integrity Effective skills in time management Initiative to solve problems with energy and a positive attitude Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver communications within tight deadlines PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the fundraising process and event planning Demonstrated ability to understand, learn and use changing technologies Polished networking skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Typical office setting. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Preparation for AirVenture or other events may require lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions. EEO STATEMENT EAA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.