Former Event and Marketing Management Coordinator (Spring/Summer 2024-2025)

When I first accepted the job offer for CEFN, my primary goal was to learn a lot about the business world but also to get some hands-on experience. This position has provided me with so much more than I could have ever expected from its easy to overlook details of being virtual and 20 hours per week. Sherry has been directly involved with marketing for a long time and is extremely helpful and knowledgeable for any struggles that an intern may come across, but also leaves the job very open for creative freedom and I truly felt like I had an impact in the company and was helping a fair bit. The setup of having a team of other Drexel co–op students is also fantastic, I’ve truly appreciated my time with all of them and I don’t think the job would be nearly as fun or enriching without them. As a bonus, getting to be involved directly with the co-op interviews adds a sense of agency in picking a replacement along with learning about the other side of interviews as a whole and those were both fantastic experiences.

Former Event & Marketing Management Coordinator (Fall/Winter 2024-2025)

My time at CEFN has been an incredibly rewarding experience, both professionally and personally. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed and valued as part of the team, which made all the difference in my ability to grow and contribute meaningfully. Sherry, our supervisor, was an amazing mentor, always supportive, patient, and willing to provide guidance when needed. She created an environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, taking initiative, and learning from every challenge. Her leadership not only made our work more impactful but also reinforced the importance of passion and dedication in nonprofit work.

One of the highlights of this experience was working alongside an incredible team of co-op students. Everyone brought unique skills and perspectives to the table, making collaboration both productive and enjoyable. Whether we were brainstorming ideas, problem-solving, or supporting each other through busy deadlines, there was always a strong sense of teamwork. I genuinely looked forward to our meetings and discussions because I knew we were all working toward a shared goal.

This internship has given me a deeper appreciation for the work that goes into nonprofit management, event planning, and community outreach. I’ve gained hands-on experience that I know will benefit me in the future, but more importantly, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a team that made every challenge feel manageable.

I’m incredibly grateful for my time at CEFN and the people I’ve had the privilege to work with. This experience has solidified my confidence in my abilities and given me invaluable skills that I will carry with me into my future career.

Former Event and Marketing Management Coordinator (Spring/Summer 2023-2024)

As the Event and Marketing Management Coordinator, I have grown and developed in many ways throughout the last six months. This role allowed me to work on many things, such as sponsorship proposals, volunteer recruitment, managing databases, and much more. In general, it has taught me so much when it comes to event planning and marketing. When I first started this position, my main goal was to not only develop technical skills but to also develop and refine my soft skills as well. As of now, I believe that I have achieved that to a more than satisfactory level. For example, this internship opportunity has given me the chance to grow as a leader, which I never considered myself to be before starting the job. Not only that, my communication and adaptability skills have developed tremendously as well because of the work environment that was fostered here. Most of all, I would like to express my utmost gratitude to Sherry and the rest of the CEFN team for their kindness and support. The guidance and encouragement from Sherry and the times when I collaborated on assignments with the whole team made my experience here at CEFN both enjoyable and rewarding. Thank you for giving me such a positive and memorable six months.

Former Event and Marketing Coordinator (Fall/Winter 2023-2024)

As CEFN’s Event and Marketing Management Coordinator, I would say my overall experience working at CEFN is pretty positive. During my time, I got to learn more about marketing in a non profit organization, and got to learn more about event planning. My primary duties were working on the seating arrangement, company proposal letters, volunteers, the senior database, and my project. I got to learn more about what it takes to run a non profit organization, and the amount of work and planning it takes. I would say that my greatest strength working at CEFN is writing emails, hitting deadlines, and working on my Linkedin Project. With tasks that I am assigned with, I was able to get them done within the day if it was not something that would take longer like my Linkedin Project. Overall, it was a really good working experience, and I look forward to utilizing my skills that I have gained towards my future career.

Former Event & Marketing Management Coordinator (Spring/Summer 2021-2022)

My overall experience at CEFN has been amazing. I came into this position unsure of myself and my abilities but I quickly learned that sherry was there to help me grow and learn. While starting the Co-op I was facing many challenges in my own personal life and ultimately the position held me accountable to keep pushing through and joining the morning meetings. I’m really thankful that Sherry gave me a chance and let me prove myself. I also learned a lot about myself and what I enjoy doing such as fundraising. I am happy that I raised over 500$ in donations. I would definitely recommend this co-op to other students, especially ones who are doing their first co-op for the first time. It was a great opportunity that allowed me to grow while also pushing me to be better.

Former Event Coordinator (Spring/Summer 2020-2021)

As a Drexel co-op student, I worked at CEFN as an event coordinator. Throughout my time, I had a great team to coordinate my ideas and openly present and communicate different opinions. I enjoyed the flexible time on working on various projects. Sherry was very responsive in answering questions throughout the day if help was ever needed. As an event coordinator, it helped me build my communication skills as I had to reach out to many different vendors/representatives. It also helped me expand my creativity by working on flyers and creating newsletters. After a successful event, you get great satisfaction from putting together an amazing event and helping many others in the community.

Former Event Coordinator (Spring/Summer 2019-2020)

CEFN has been an unforgettable experience for me! I am so grateful for the opportunity to have a hands-on working environment where I am encouraged to speak my ideas and be creative. CEFN events have been so rewarding in the sense that I am able to meet amazing Seniors. It is so wonderful to see the Seniors enjoy all the hard work that is put into the events. Sherry Hill has been an exceptional friend and advisor that has offered me so many job opportunities as well as life advice. CEFN is an organization that cares.