Expo Intern

About the Position

The highly acclaimed Net Impact Conference is our organization’s flagship event, bringing together 3000 students, professionals, and expert speakers in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and social innovation. An integral part of the conference is the Net Impact Expo, an all-day event that allows conference attendees to network with 100 organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative social enterprises and nonprofits. Reporting to the Director, Conference and Events, the Expo Intern will be responsible for securing 70+ exhibitors and reaching the associated revenue target, providing an unparalleled exhibitor experience, and coordinating the event logistics for a productive attendee experience. In this role the Expo Intern will attend meetings with senior staff, and have the opportunity to gain strong project management, business development, sales and outreach, and communication skills. The Expo Intern will attend the 2017 Net Impact Conference (all expenses paid) in Atlanta, Georgia, October 26-28.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform research, developing a robust list of leads for exhibitor outreach
• Curate and manage leads in contacts database (Salesforce.com)
• Complete outreach to secure 70+ sustainability-minded companies and organizations to exhibit at the Net Impact Expo (reaching associated revenue target)
• Providing top-notch experience through excellent customer service, acting the main point of contact for exhibitors both before and during the event, detail oriented on-site management
• Coordinate logistics between Net Impact’s Events Logistics Manager, vendors, and exhibitors
• Envision and craft a stellar Expo experience that exceeds attendee expectations
• Contribute to other special projects aligned with interests and skills

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS degree and 1-2 years professional experience, preferred
• Experience building relationships with external constituents
• Excellent verbal communication skills; confident and articulate when speaking by phone or in person
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and approach problems creatively
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented, dynamic environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
• Business development or direct sales experience a plus
• Experience with contacts database (Salesforce.com or other) a plus
• Enthusiastic commitment to Net Impact’s mission

About working at Net Impact:

Our passionate team engages our community in events, projects, and initiatives designed to inspire and support them to make an impact now and in their future careers. We bring an entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, and optimistic outlook to work everyday.

Candidates should be aware of the following attributes of working at Net Impact:

• We have a fantastic team and culture
• People at all levels must be both doers and dreamers; we are looking for visionary and creative idea people, but also individuals able to dig into details and execute
• We are a nimble and fast moving organization that shifts rapidly to meet our goals; people do well here who are comfortable with a fast pace as well as ambiguity at times

About Net Impact

Net Impact is a pioneer in the corporate sustainability space, having built a loyal following of tens of thousands over the past 24 years. Today, our community of over 100,000 individuals in 300 chapters includes students and graduate students all over the world, as well as emerging professionals who aspire to make a difference. As the central organization in Oakland, CA, we develop programs and opportunities for our global network to connect, build skills, and make a difference on important issues like racial equity, food security, and climate change. The annual Net Impact conference is renowned as a premier inspirational gathering for next generation leaders who want to transform the world.

Hours: Full-time

Start date: Immediate

End date: November 3, 2017

Location: Oakland, CA

Compensation: $15.00 per hour (not eligible for benefits)

To Apply

Please send the following application materials to Mindy Rieger at careers@netimpact.org. Please write your name and the title for this position (“Your name – Expo Intern”) in the subject line of your email.

1)   Thoughtful cover letter explaining your interest in the position and Net Impact and your qualifications; and

2)   Resume

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Net Impact encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission and making impact.

Net Impact is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.