Playing the Field

One of the great things about my internship is working in several different departments. Today, I'm working with Ade, who's in charge of community outreach. Not only is he a really fun and great guy to work with, but he definitely knows what he's doing, and when I work with him I see how one can manage a lot of information and responsibility quickly and efficiently.

Today I'm helping him get vouchers for donations to chairty auctions and other events. This means I talk to everyone: the heads of charities, the box office, Ade. I feel very connected and energized, and like I'm being truly helpful. It's a nice feeling, and it's also very cool to see things happening because of me.

Loving It!

Honestly, I could not be happier with my time at the Apollo. I feel very involved and happy working with Charisse and Laura--we've reached a balance of responsibility where I do whatever they need and very often help out other people, and I feel like I'm being trusted with more and more important duties. I'm just an intern, so I can't expect to helm projects; however, that doesn't bother me in the slightest, and I love what I'm doing. I'm really learning and understanding things like budgeting, e-blasts, and interdepartmental work that I've never been very familiar with. I'm more comfortable in the environment and I really like being surrounded by professionals.

I'm also getting along really well with my coworkers--a couple of us hang out during the day, watch Amateur Night together, etc. It's nice to feel connected to my mentors and my younger coworkers at the same time. There's a real community at the Apollo, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it!