Student Intern- Parks & Recreation Special Events Intern

CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE SUMMER AND FALL 2024 SEMESTERS!!

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY - WILL FILL AS NEEDED

INTERN SALARY - SEE BELOW

Freshman or Sophomore College Student - $13.00/per hour

Junior, Senior, or Technical/Vocational College Student - $14.00/per hour

Graduate Level College Student - $15.00/per hour

Interns are not permitted to work more than forty (40) hours in any week.

Currently recruiting for our Parks & Recreation - Special Events Team

• Event Planning and coordination of various Special Events, Festivals, Athletic Tournaments and Community gatherings.

• Developing Promotion and Marketing materials while collaborating with community partners and sponsors.

• Recruiting and working with vendors/partners for current and future events.

• Monitor and follow through on vendor agreements to ensure proper execution.

• Coordinate with the Volunteer Specialist for specific volunteer needs at City events.

• On-Site Event Support (being present at specific city events to help with on-site logistics, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the smooth operation of the event) before, during, and following events.

• Handling inquiries and requests from the public regarding events.

• Gathering feedback from event attendees, vendors, and partners to assess event success and identify areas of improvement for future events.

• Research and Benchmarking:

• Innovative Project and Event ideas and information related to cost/benefit for implementation.

• Best practices in event planning and management for future events.

• Identifying trends in event organization, sustainability, and public engagement.

• Complete an intern project: Plan, organize, and execute a unique event within a provided budget.

• Administrative task/duties as assigned by the internship supervisor or department head.

Valid Driver's License is required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university, OR in the process of completing the course work for this degree in Event Management, Sports Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with partners, co-workers, and residents of all walks of life.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Flexible and Adaptive to meet changing needs or direction.

• Collaborates easily and often.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with a fast-paced team.

• Candidate displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm.

• Previous event experience is a plus.

• Previous experience with social media and graphic creation a plus.