Intern - National Security Space

Velos is seeking a bright, energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented intern to join a small team supporting the National Security Space Association (NSSA), a rapidly growing industry association, assisting with event planning and day-to-day operations. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to work in the association/non-profit/events industry as NSSA produces myriad events ranging in size and scope.

NSSA (www.nssaspace.org) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit support association solely dedicated to the National Security Space Enterprise, to include the Department of War, U.S. Space Force, and the Intelligence Community. NSSA works to advance long-term cooperation among industry and government, leading the way with expert opinion, insight and analysis.

Location: This position is on-site in our Arlington, VA office

Hours: 20-30 hours/week

Summary Of Position Description And Requirements

• Assist with registration for all NSSA events to include building of the registration system, answering inbound questions, coordination of clearance passing as appropriate, badge printing etc.
• Assist in maintaining master contact lists for eventual upload into new software system (association management system)
• Provide administrative support (i.e. attend meetings, take notes, schedule meetings etc) for NSSA's Moorman Center for Space Studies, Workforce Development Program, Congressional Affairs, MARCOM, Membership, and Business Development activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory of NSSA assets in storage
• Support communication team initiatives
• Provide logistical support to NSSA team members in producing meetings (in-person and virtual) and events to include on-site/day of event
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree or anticipated bachelor's degree in hospitality, event management or related field
• Internship experience with similar responsibilities
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Working knowledge of databases
• Motivated team player and "can do" self-starter, who can work with little supervision
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated commitment to accuracy, detail, and timeliness in completion of tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity with desire to learn and ability to rapidly translate new skills to informed decisions
• Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgment, ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with corporate membership associations or national security space industry
• Experience in planning and producing in-person and virtual events
• Experience working in customer relationship management platforms (CRM)
• Experience in quickly learning new software platforms
  
  

Both NSSA and Velos believe that a broadly diverse staff is critical to achieving excellence. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with the full range of fair employment practices and non-discrimination laws.