Memberships Services & Event Support Internship (Winter)

Anticipated Start Date: December 2023

Anticipated Contract Term: December/January 2023 – March 2024

Location: Hybrid – Both Office (St Paul, MN) & Remote Work Required

Hours: 15-20 hours/week, with flexibility to schedule

Description: Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever, the nation’s leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization, seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as a seasonal intern with our membership services team. This individual will work in a hybrid capacity working both remotely as well as onsite at our national headquarters in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This role will focus on event coordination and support of the Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever membership services team, as we prepare for and execute our annual convention, National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. This role will provide a unique blend of event coordination and support services, working with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, including members, supporters, volunteers, partners and the general public. In addition, they will also assist with other membership services related support items for our team as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with membership service and event support needs leading up to our National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic annual convention.
• Assist with the coordination of event check-in for multiple events throughout the convention.
• Monitor registrant lists for our various events apart of the convention for accuracy and record keeping.
• Assist with the creation of various event marketing communications to inform guests and registrants of logistics and details.
• Revise agendas and timelines according to event specifics.
• Work directly with members, volunteers, supporters, and event registrants to provide support and resolve inquiries.
• Help with the assembly of exhibitor packets and other materials for event participants and support our membership services team with other chapter and member support functions as needed and as time allows.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Some travel required to attend National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, 2/29-3/3 in Sioux Falls, SD

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional customer service skills and enjoys working with people.
• Innovative and resourceful.
• High energy, positive, professional attitude.

Pay/Credit: $15 per hour, with the opportunity to earn post-secondary education credit