Special Events Intern

Job Description

Are you interested in an internship that provides a unique perspective to the education and events fields? Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) this summer as a Special Events Intern! This is a paid in-person internship in our Grand Rapids Service Center office. The duration of the internship is mid-May through early August. Internships are for those enrolled in a college/university program or a recent graduate.

For candidates that don’t meet this criteria, please explore our other open positions here.

NHA is a charter school management company that operates 100+ schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of transforming lives by working together to help students build the knowledge, character, and skills they need to succeed. Our goal is for each student to grow as part of a caring community that encourages them to thrive in college, their careers, and in life.

The Special Events team is a rewarding and energizing team to be a part of! As an intern, you will learn a lot and work hard! Our summers are full of excitement as we host the largest events of the year for school leaders and new teachers across the country.

• Order, print, ship, and organize event materials.
• Provide onsite assistance at events.
• Liaison with NHA school leaders across the country.
• Work and learn from a team of energetic and passionate people. By the end of the summer, you will love events just as much as we do!

• Good communication both written and verbal.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
• Must be able to work well with others on a high functioning team, working on both independent and collective projects.
• Must still be in college or a recent graduate.
• This is a physical job! Our intern will need to be able to lift 30lbs and be able to be on their feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outside of traditional 8-5pm hours and some weekends.

• 40 hours/week
• Onsite Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
• $15.50/hour
• Scheduled events and meetings with company leaders!
• Formal program to help you grow professionally!
• Opportunity to share in a formal presentation your internship work.