Schedule: 10-15 hours/week, days and times flexible
Salary: $15/hour
Anticipated Start: Flexible anytime between April – June 2024
Anticipated End: 10-15 weeks from start, depending on hours/week
Reports to: External Relations Director
Job Status: Part-time temporary, no benefits
Location: Remote with occasional work at the P&TC office in Lowertown St. Paul
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is a member-supported nonprofit working to acquire, protect, and enhance Minnesota’s outdoor legacy for the benefit and enjoyment of all. We partner with public agencies to secure critical lands for parks and trails. Plus, with the support of more than 3,000 members, we serve as an independent, honest, and forthright voice defending parks and trails at Minnesota’s State Capitol. We also conduct and disseminate research findings on key park and trail issues, and in collaboration with volunteer Friends Groups, we foster a community of caretakers for parks and trails.
To support the External Relations Director in communications projects.
To provide assistance in the following activities:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, disability, or socioeconomic status. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to hr@parksandtrails.org with “Communications Intern” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled. Mailed applications will not be accepted. No phone call inquiries.
Provide input, guidance, and hands-on assistance with the planning and implementation of the annual gathering of Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota.
The committee will meet at least four times starting in May. A potential schedule is outlined below but may be adjusted to fit members’ schedules.
Planning
Event
The committee will be led by P&TC External Relations Director Lisa Filter and consist of 2-3 volunteers.
The committee will successfully organize a member gathering with at least 175 attendees. The gathering will engage our supporters and deepen their connections to our mission, all while staying within a specified budget.
Committee members will help plan the event and provide hands-on volunteering during the event. Some of the main areas we will focus on include the following:
We’re looking for people who are passionate about our mission and who enjoy planning events. If you’ve organized fun family reunions and want to scale that experience up, here’s a great opportunity. If you have years of experience in nonprofit galas, well, we’d love to have your experience!
The main benefit is the joy of planning a fun event that supports a cause you hold dear. In addition, committee members receive complimentary tickets to the annual gathering.
There were a total of 13 hours of work, split between four meetings, five hours of independent work to prep and follow-up meetings, and four hours of volunteering at the event.
Independent prep work happens through self-discretion. At least three meetings will be offered as a choice of online via Zoom or in person at Parks & Trails Council’s office at 275 4th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101.
Please email Lisa Filter at info@parksandtrails.org with your interest and we will follow up.