Underwriter Intern, Public Programs Aspen Ideas Festival Underwriter Support

The Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.
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The Aspen Institute Summer Internship Program employs rising college seniors or recent college graduates during the summer months in Aspen, Colorado. All internships are paid positions.
Timeline for internship program:

• Begin accepting applications: January 3, 2022
• Application Deadline: February 11
• Interview dates: February 14 – 28
• Employment notification: March 16
• Position Start Date: May 31 in person, with potential to start remote work mid-May
• Position End Date: Early August
• Hours per Week: 40+ (overtime will be paid as applicable)

Compensation

• $17 per hour plus 1.5 pay for overtime hours

Basic Function:
The intern will provide administrative support and general assistance for the Public Programs department, specifically by supporting the Festival’s Underwriter Managers.
Primary Mission Accountabilities:
All Aspen Institute employees are expected to embody the Institute’s core mission, stated above. The primary aspects of the mission for which this position is held accountable are:

• Foster a culture of excellence in all aspects of his or her work
• Represent the Aspen Institute ideal of respect for the dignity and value of others
• Promote a teamwork environment
• Adhere to professional dress code

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Aspen Ideas Festival Responsibilities:

• Assist Underwriter Manager by providing general administrative support for Aspen Ideas Festival underwriters. Past underwriters have included companies like Facebook, Google, Audi, and Comcast
• Collecting and tracking all underwriter speaker registration, including bios, headshots, and speaker releases
• Drafting and sending Paperless Post invitations for all private underwriter events
• Maintaining RSVP lists for all private underwriter events
• Providing logistical support for all private underwriter events
• Trouble shooting issues during Fest 1 and Fest 2 regarding Underwriter program management
• Support follow up efforts of the Public Programs team with all Underwriters
• Other projects as needed

Core Values:

• Professionalism
• Respect and value diversity
• Initiative and responsiveness
• Team player with ability to work well independently and with others

Other requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• We secure affordable housing for interns, but interns are responsible for covering the cost.
• Authorized to work in the US

Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience:

• High attention to detail (proofreading, identifying key information)
• Strong research skills (articles and facts/stats)
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Event production/execution experience preferred
• Strong technology literacy and proficiency with the Microsoft Office
• Must be enrolled in or recent graduate of an accredited college

The Institute has implemented a mandatory COVID vaccination policy for all employees who will work at one of our physical locations, attend any of our in-person events or travel on behalf of the Institute. Staff unable to be vaccinated may request an exemption under certain circumstances.
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship