Event Management Intern

Amdur Productions, Inc.
2115 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
$17 an hour - Full-time, Internship

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Pay

  • $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

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