Event Management Intern
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- $17 an hour
Job type
- Internship
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
- 10 hour shift
Full job description
EVENT MANAGEMENT INTERN
FULL TIME PAID AND COLLEGE CREDIT INTERNSHIP
Amdur Productions, a leader in the field of event production, is seeking an Event Management Intern to join our team in the Chicago area. Events are all outdoor experiences and include art, food, and live music. Intern will participate in event pre-production and planning, as well as on-site event management. Intern will be involved with third party equipment management, event setup and tear down, and work under the direction of both office and field senior staff. Amdur Productions is a team-driven company producing 26 events annually in the greater Chicago and Milwaukee area.
Office responsibilities include assisting with:
Food and equipment vendor management
Event communications to local entities
Creating festival equipment orders and maps
Organizing festival photos and sharing with local vendors
Website updates
Event email and phone messages
General social media management, when needed
Event responsibilities include assisting with:
Event site prep before load in
Coordination of festival vendors and equipment
Participation in set up of special feature areas
Staffing the Info Booth and Artist area as needed
Staffing the Kids Art Tent as needed
Experience Gained
You will learn event production from planning through execution
You will learn the importance of timelining & organizing an event
You will learn how to maximize the event experience for participants and the public
You will gain experience and confidence as a team member with participants and the public
You will learn about all different mediums of art
You will meet hundreds of fine artists from all over the country!
Requirements
Availability to work in person in the Chicago area for a minimum of 8 weeks
Weekend and weekday availability.
Endurance to handle long hours on site at an event in any type of weather
Comfortable speaking to vendors confidently and timely
Proficient with Google. Mailchimp is a plus.
Friendly, enthusiastic attitude
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person