Downtown & Tourism - Special Events Intern (Spring, 2027)

City of Goldsboro • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

This paid, part-time internship supports the Downtown Development and Special Events divisions during the spring semester. The intern will assist with planning special events, downtown initiatives, and social media marketing, working with guidance and supervision from the Downtown Development Manager and Special Events and Marketing Manager. The internship is expected to run from January 11 through May 14, 2027, for approximately 15–20 hours per week.

For the Main Street Program, the intern will help plan the Georgetown Swirl, including recruiting and communicating with vendors and supporting social media marketing. The intern will also assist with Breakfast Bites, board meetings, and other downtown initiatives. For the Special Events division, the intern will support preparations for the Red Poppy Festival, including vendor selection, booth layouts, communications with vendors and volunteers, and on-site assistance during the festival. Additional responsibilities include creating social media updates and graphics, drafting captions, coordinating with the Social Media Manager, and helping maintain consistent branding and timely communications across platforms.

The intern will attend orientation, establish duties and expectations with the supervisor, develop a work schedule and project timeline, and receive a final project evaluation. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

• Be a full-time student at an accredited Texas college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Have a valid Class C Texas driver's license; out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
• Have excellent customer service skills.
• Be a self-starter.
• Have strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Be able to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Be comfortable communicating with new people in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Have skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have experience with Facebook and Instagram.
• Have dependable transportation to complete the project.
• Be available for some evening and weekend work, including specified department event dates.
• Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for extended periods and moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Students in the third or fourth year of a bachelor's program are preferred.
• Marketing or graphic design skills.
• Photography and video editing experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning the Georgetown Swirl, including vendor recruitment, vendor communications, and social media marketing.
• Support Main Street Program activities, including Breakfast Bites, board meetings, and downtown initiatives.
• Assist with Red Poppy Festival planning, including vendor selection, booth layout, and communications with vendors and volunteers.
• Provide on-site assistance during the Red Poppy Festival.
• Create social media content, including event updates and graphics, and draft captions.
• Communicate with the Social Media Manager and help maintain consistent branding and timely communication across platforms.
• Prepare an anticipated schedule and timeline for assigned work and complete assignments by May.
• Attend employee orientation and regular meetings with the supervisor.
• Be available for department events on March 6 and April 23–25, 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern