Job Description

The EAA WomenVenture Intern will work with EAA staff as part of the WomenVenture Committee. During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the intern will work closely with co-chairs and volunteers to help plan and execute activities during the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which includes an ice cream social, power lunch, porch bingo, and exhibit booth.

EAA Aviation Foundation is a charitable organization raising money to support EAA’s vital education, advocacy, and outreach programs. The intern will also help the Foundation team prepare and execute a memorable experience for top donors during AirVenture, including assisting with our annual fundraising gala, the Gathering.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the management of the WomenVenture Center during the week of AirVenture, taking directions from the co-chairs.
2. Helps schedule WomenVenture Center forums and activities.
3. Host the EAA Exhibit booth in the WomenVenture Center throughout the week.
4. 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.
5. Deliver a first-class hospitality experience for donors during AirVenture.
6. Embrace and support the EAA mission and perform safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
7. All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer a student majoring in Aviation, Nonprofit Management, Human Services, Communications, or related field of study.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Results-oriented team player with the ability to collaborate with team members
• Strong event planning and/or project management skills
• 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
• 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.