Community Events Team Lead

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

Posted 10/10/2026internshipRemote • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills in coordinating community events, ensuring effective communication, and fostering collaboration among team members. Proficient in event management, with a focus on organization, time management, and stakeholder engagement.

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Leadership ExperienceEvent ManagementOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Event ManagementProject CoordinationTime ManagementDelegationConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

ProactiveEnergeticDedicatedAccountabilitySound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

SlackZoomGoogle WorkspaceEventbrite

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementNonprofit LeadershipCampus OutreachSpeaker CoordinationInternship Management

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
Must commit through the end of the current semester

Benefits

Comp & perks

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