Community Events Team Lead

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. Lead Community Events interns, set clear expectations, and promote accountability and collaboration .

Posted 11/2/2026internshipRemote • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in event coordination and community engagement, with a focus on effective communication, organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving in a remote environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceEvent ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationProject ManagementTime ManagementDelegationFeedback Provision

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingAccountabilityConflict ResolutionResponsivenessDedication

Tools & Technologies

SlackZoomGoogle WorkspaceEventbrite

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementNonprofit LeadershipCampus OutreachNetworking OpportunitiesSpeaker Series

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Community Events interns, set clear expectations, and promote accountability and collaboration
Delegate assignments, monitor progress, and ensure deliverables and deadlines are met
Take initiative to resolve challenges, improve workflows, and keep remote operations running smoothly
Maintain organized Slack communication, project updates, and shared calendars
Lead weekly Community Department meetings and follow up on action items
Oversee speaker series, campus outreach, ONC booths, and networking opportunities
Collaborate with the Director of Community Events, COO, and CEO on the College Campus Initiative and ONC College Chapters
Guide outreach to speakers, mentors, experts, ONC advisors, college clubs, and campus representatives
Coordinate event scheduling, speaker confirmations, Zoom setup, Eventbrite listings, and attendee communications
Partner with other ONC departments on event promotion and execution
Support onboarding, coach interns, and provide constructive feedback
Report team progress, resource needs, and escalated challenges to leadership
Gather event feedback and recommend improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Management or leadership experience through work, internships, student organizations, volunteer programs, or team projects
Interest in event management, community engagement, or nonprofit leadership
Study in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field is preferred
Confident leading a team, delegating work, and holding members accountable professionally
Energetic, dedicated, and proactive, with strong ownership and follow-through
Strong organizational and time management skills across multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Responsive, consistent, and effective communication, including during conflict
Ability to lead remotely, collaborate effectively, and work independently
Sound judgment in resolving issues and involving leadership when needed
Comfort using Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace
Eventbrite experience preferred
Ability to attend weekly organization-wide meetings and lead weekly Community Department meetings
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
Submit a one-page cover letter describing leadership experience and interest in the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
College credit where approved by the applicant’s institution
Professional networking
Leadership development
Resume-building experience