Austin Pets Alive! 3rd Party Events Intern
Austin Pets Alive! is a life-saving, award-winning organization that sees continuous growth
and high brand recognition across Austin, and is quickly making a name for itself across the
nation. This is a beloved organization by individuals and businesses alike and is highly
sought after to participate in local community events. Businesses, organizations and
individuals want to show support for the work we do, while also recognizing the value and
influence our brand will bring to an event. Due to the high demand of event partnership
requests, APA! is seeking a 3rd Party Events Intern.
An internship with APA! will provide:
➔ Ability to network with influential people across Austin, including business owners
and event managers
➔ Knowledge of inner workings of a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
➔ Development of personnel management skills
➔ Event coordination and event management experience
➔ Hands-on experience fundraising for a non-profit organization
➔ The opportunity to attend and oversee fun events and get to know incredible dogs
and cats at APA!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
➔ Assist with 3rd party event intake and prioritization
➔ Create and prepare event kits for 3rd party hosts
➔ Discuss hosts’ monetary goals, messaging and event purpose
➔ Write event agreement, using APA! third party event agreement template, to set
guidelines and expectations for host
➔ Recruit and head a team of volunteers using APA! volunteer database to work events
and communicate all details with day-of volunteers
➔ Prepare for day-of event by spending 20 minutes readying event bin, sending
reminder email to event volunteers and confirmation email to 3rd party host
➔ Schedule required/agreed-upon social media posts, if applicable, for 3rd party events
with Marketing Manager and add event to APA! event calendar.
➔ Build digital folders for each event to include event agreement, screenshots of media
posts, and any other applicable items to be shared with event host for their records
➔ Write thank you note to 3rd party host and thank you email to event volunteers,
conduct a brief inventory of merchandise sold, and record monetary funds raised
through merchandise and donations after event
Start Date: Position open until filled and requires 3-6 month commitment.
Hours: 10-20 hours/week on emails and attending events, when applicable.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Chosen candidate will not be eligible for
benefits and will not be covered under workers’ compensation. Volunteer intern will not be
guaranteed a paid position at this organization after the completion of the internship and
understands that he/she is not entitled to wages for time spent in internship.
To apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to events@austinpetsalive.org with
subject line, “Internship Application.” Exemplary candidates will be invited to interview.
*Volunteer intern will wear a volunteer t-shirt during APA! 3rd-party events.
**Volunteer intern will work closely with and report directly to Events and Outreach
Manager.
***This internship provides educational benefit to the chosen candidate who may utilize the
skills and knowledge gained during his/her time as a volunteer intern for APA! to advance
his/her career and/or knowledge of the non-profit and event industry.
For more information about Austin Pets Alive!, visit austinpetsalive.org.