Signature Events Intern Fall 2025 

Organization: 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star - Greater Houston 

Site Supervisor: Brooke Sanchez 

Organization Address: 

1003 Washington Avenue Houston, Texas 77002

Organization Description: 

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. Our Mission: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through young adulthood in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. 

Primary Function: 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston is looking for a creative, driven, and detail-oriented intern to support the planning, promotion, and production of our 75th Anniversary Gala: The Diamond Soirée — happening Saturday, October 4, 2025. This signature event is one of Houston’s most meaningful and exciting fundraising evenings, celebrating mentorship, community, and impact. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with event planning logistics and timeline coordination 

• Help manage RSVP tracking, seating assignments, and guest communications  

• Assist with building the event style guide and supporting sponsor branding needs  

• Help prep event materials (signage, auction displays, gifts, swag bags, etc.) 

• Support day-of-event setup, registration, and on-site execution 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Majors: Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field 

Number of Positions: 1

Hours expected to work each week: 20