Part-time, special event intern
Seattle, WA

Background
The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of more than 110 environmental, civic, and human service
organizations, progressive utilities and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British
Columbia. We promote energy efficiency and renewable energy, low-income and consumer protection
in energy policy decisions, and fish and wildlife restoration in the Columbia and Snake rivers.
Energy policy is critical to the economic and environmental health of the Northwest. Ensuring that
individual utilities, state agencies and the region pursue clean and affordable energy strategies to meet
our power needs is a central focus for the Coalition. We drive home the link between power use and
production policies and climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector is a
top priority.
Description
The NW Energy Coalition seeks a part-time (15 – 20 hours per week) intern to work with the outreach
director and senior development associate to coordinate the Coalition’s fall Gala in Portland, Ore. The
position involves frequent contact with Coalition staff and member organizations. This position is
located in our Seattle office.
Principal duties and responsibilities
• Work with outreach director and senior development associate to plan our gala event in
Portland on Nov. 7, 2014, for 150 guests from around the Northwest.
• Conduct outreach to potential guests, speakers and sponsors.
• Maintain sponsorship agreements and benefits.
• Manage registrations and communicate with guests.
• Assist with the development of promotional materials.
• Collaborate with executive and development committee members.
• Provide logistical and administrative support as needed.
Requirements and skills
• Prefer a student seeking a graduate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Experience
may substitute for education.
• Prefer relevant work or volunteer experience including (but not limited to) event planning,
organizing, public relations and outreach, marketing or communications. Previous
experience with event planning is strongly desired.