Hiring Now Events Intern In-Person

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation creates opportunities and programs to educate individuals with autism through proven interventions to increase independence encourage meaningful lifelong pursuits and enrich the community at large.

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation has the CN Therapeutic Day School created to meet the specific and unique needs of students learning with autism and Foglia Family Adult Services which is comprised of the Compass Class Pilot Program and Employment Training Program. These services are designed for adult students to assist with communication socially appropriate behaviors functional living and employment skills.

Job Title: Intern Events

Reports to: Development Officer Events & Partners
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Part-time Temporary/Internship
TPAF Calendar: 12 weeks renewable

Location: Work to be performed at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation at 1500 W Ogden Avenue Naperville IL 60540 and occasionally offsite for local events.

Tentative Start Date: February 2026

Qualifications: High school degree (or equivalent) and enrolled in an accredited university/college

Position Summary:
We are seeking an energetic responsible intern to join our growing this position you will be expected to help facilitate the planning and implementation of events. You will focus on learning the organizations plans and procedures to create successful ongoing events and assisting with developing new event opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist Lead Event planner with functions to include:
• Attending company and networking events; these may be located on- or off-site
• Assisting in preparing information and event materials; creating and maintaining PowerPoint/Canva presentations as needed
• Performing clerical duties email communication maintaining files and organizing documents; photocopying shredding and all related types of office activities
• Managing databases and input of information data and records
• Coordinating set up break down organizing and maintenance of conference training and meeting rooms;
• Ordering or assembling supplies and decorations
• Researching vendors tracking event schedule
• Performing other work and responsibilities as assigned

Compensation: $15-$17/hour

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Turning Pointe is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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*The salary range listed for this position is a guideline and may vary. The salary is based on the roles requirements the candidates experience and other relevant factors. The final compensation offer may vary depending on qualifications experience and geographic location. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.

Experience & Skills:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint and Excel) Google Workspace Knowledge of Canva a plus
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Ability to travel locally for off-site events

Physical Demands:

• May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
• May be required to bend stoop and kneel
• Ability to work at a desk conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time
• Moderate to high-stress levels
• Daily contact with students teachers and school staff
• Regular contact with parents community members and outside agency personnel
• May be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive self-abusive or socially undesirable behavior