Events Management INTERN

Focus on the Family • Colorado Springs, CO

3d

About The Position

The Events Assistant Intern supports the coordination and facilitation of planning, implementation, and follow-up for meetings, events, and conferences. The position requires supervision, with specific and unusual problems referred to the Events Senior Manager.

The intern will learn and assist with event planning, operations, and production for a range of faith-based events, from department luncheons to Focus on the Family’s 50th Anniversary. The internship offers experience with event management, project management, analysis, production, organization, service, workplace communication, professionalism, and collaboration. The intern will also learn how the Events Team works with other ministry teams, partners, vendors, audiences, and stakeholders, and gain experience with departmental software.

This is an unpaid summer internship for college upperclassmen. There is no compensation or pay, but a $3,500 honorarium is provided. Lunch is provided on workdays, and housing is available for out-of-town students only. Transportation is the intern’s responsibility and may be a condition of acceptance. Candidates must align with Focus on the Family’s Christian mission, biblical principles, Statement of Faith, Standard of Moral Conduct, and core values.

Requirements

• Be a college upperclassman applying for a summer internship.
• Be pursuing a degree in hospitality, business, communications, or a related field.
• Have experience or demonstrated interest in event planning and execution.
• Possess strong communication, organizational, creative, analytical, or interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact professionally with coworkers, partners, clients, vendors, or ministry constituents.
• Exhibit a desire to learn and grow in event management.
• Exemplify Ephesians 5:1–2 and pursue the Great Commission described in Matthew 28:19–20.
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude; adhere to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; and uphold Focus on the Family’s ministry in prayer.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family core values.
• Arrange transportation; transportation may be a condition of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of the event planning process.
• Learn basic production and audiovisual (AV) work.
• Learn and assist with operational tasks, including event setups and resets.
• Assist with tasks related to the 50th Anniversary of Focus on the Family.
• Attend team meetings, including Team Devos and planning meetings.
• Plan and execute a small event from start to finish.

Benefits

• $3,500 honorarium
• Lunch provided during workdays
• Housing provided for out-of-town students only

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed