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Events & Operations Intern

Blackbird House | Culver City, CA

About Blackbird House

Blackbird Collective PBC is a Visionary Membership Society + Storytelling Studio, an early growth stage startup with a bold vision, a big heart, and a small, dynamic team. We are designed for the advancement of women of color along with the kindred allies and co-conspirators aligned by an ethos of social impact and mutual benefit. Our offerings encourage productivity, promote wellbeing, celebrate creativity, and inspire advocacy, a balanced-life approach that nourishes minds, expands access to equity, and tells stories that matter. We operate a Culver City flagship, a national virtual platform, and a growing slate of programming, events, and partnerships, with a storytelling studio channel on the horizon.

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive intern to support our Events Sales & Operations team. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in operations, event planning, and the internal systems that keep a boutique event space running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain our Google Drive, ensuring files and folders are structured and up to date
• Help keep our SOPs documented, organized, and up to date
• Support the team with tracking and reconciling event expenses
• Help track and report on proposal and booking status to support the team's pipeline
• Support the concierge team on the day of events, including guest check-in and general event coordination

Why You'd Be a Great Fit

• You're personally drawn to spaces built with intention around representation. 
• You believe in the power of productivity, wellbeing, creativity, and advocacy working together, not as separate boxes to check, but as a holistic approach to how people show up and do their best work.
• You're energized by storytelling and culture shifting work. You see events not just as logistics, but as moments that help people shine, share, and connect.
• You bring a service oriented, detail focused mindset. You understand that a seamless salon, wellness event, or philanthropic convening depends on someone caring about the details behind the scenes.
• You're excited to support intimate, high touch gatherings, and you appreciate the nuance of creating meaningful experiences.
• You want hands-on experience at a mission-driven company and are motivated by more than just the work itself, you care about who it's for and why it matters.
• You're comfortable being part of a space that blends hospitality, community building, and purpose, and you're excited to help carry that mission forward in your day to day work.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for event support
• Interest in events, hospitality, or operations
• Prior experience with Google Workspace a plus, experience with Perfect Venue or similar event software is a bonus but not required

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to the full event lifecycle, from proposal through day-of execution
• Experience with the SOPs, reporting, and systems that keep a boutique event business running smoothly
• A behind-the-scenes look at running a boutique event space

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Subsidy Role Information 

Subsidy roles require students to have an Los Angeles County based address, and be between the ages of 18-24 years old. Once you are placed in a subsidy eligible position you will be required to present the following documents to processed in a Youth Center (AJCC):

• Identification (School or State ID)
• Social Security Card (Please ensure that it is signed)
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Los Angeles County Residency, including a postmarked date (Report Card, Transcripts, or any mail that is under the applicant’s name)
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination OR valid medical/religious exemption
• Work Permit (Required for Youth between the ages of 16-17 only)
• The Youth Center (AJCC) WILL BE PAYING YOU for 160 completed hours.
• You will be required to submit Timesheets to your YOUTH CENTER (AJCC) to be paid for your time worked.

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