Special Events Intern

Part-time

Description

About Second Helpings

At Second Helpings we envision a community where everyone has enough nourishing food and ample opportunities to thrive. Our mission is to address hunger today and build self-sufficiency to prevent hunger tomorrow. by accepting donated perishable and overstocked food we prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults every day and distribute them free of charge through social service organizations in Greater Indianapolis.

Founded in 1998 by three chefs Second Helpings remains true to its core mission while the ability to serve our community has continued to grow. To date we have rescued nearly 56 million pounds of food and distributed nearly 22 million meals through our 100 area partners.

The Second Helpings building is a vibrant and active one fostering a collaborative work environment. The organization relies on a steady and dedicated volunteer corps that is in the building during most open hours and it sees present and former culinary job training students coming and going regularly. Food and food culture are ever-present and lunch is available on most days.

About the Special Events Internship

The Special Events Intern works closely with Second Helpings Special Events Manager and the Development staff to help plan and execute fundraising events specifically Corks & Forks and Souper Bowls.

Learning Experiences

• Experience in the non-profit sector to build awareness of fundraising events procedures and best practices.
• Develop hands-on event planning experience.
• Collaboration and networking with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

Regularly lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

Vision (with correction if necessary) capabilities include close and distance peripheral depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Rare exposure to wet humid and / or extreme heat conditions.

Second Helpings will make all reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to perform all essential functions of the position.

Second Helpings is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels valued supported and respected.

Second Helpings maintains a policy that Equal Employment Opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race gender age color religion national origin ancestry disability citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity military status genetic information and any other legally protected status. The organization does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on any of these characteristics.

Second Helpings is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Please note that if hired you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the United States.

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) hourly position with a compensation of $18.00 / hour. Second Helpings is proud to be a certified Good Wages employer.

Applications accepted through Monday December 1 2025 at 9 : 00 AM.

Salary Description

$18.00 / hour

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1