Events Intern

EAA Career•Oshkosh, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist Event Coordinators in planning and delivery of EAA’s programmatic, internal and hosted events including field and Oshkosh-based member program events, business and fund development events, company-sponsored employee events, and external client events both indoor and outdoor.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 3-5 years of customer service and/or administrative experience.
Must be either enrolling or currently enrolled in a secondary school program related to Event Management or a similar field.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
Ability to work independently, work under pressure of deadlines, handle multiple priorities, pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Innfusion or other scheduling and detailing software is desired.
City of Oshkosh bartending license. To obtain, EAA will send and pay for training.

Responsibilities

Entering data using EAA events system.
Assist in the set up and take down for events, including the assembly of centerpieces.
Order necessary supplies for each event, conduct inventory upon arrival, and deliver to and take down at appropriate locations.
Serve as an organizational resource on ideas for themes, speakers and other fulfillment options; research and inform event owners regarding prospective meeting sites.
Ensure completeness and appropriate standards of all event venue setups.
Assist with vendor deliveries and pickups.
Work to ensure all beverage service areas and equipment and maintained and sanitary.
Assist with AirVenture’s Volunteer Kitchen and Operation Thirst programs.
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with corporate-wide policies, guidelines and standards, applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
Distribute participant evaluations, collect and analyze data, prepare and submit timely reports to continually upgrade quality of future events; conduct post-event review with event owners and make recommendations for future events.
Plan and execute small events.
Setup and prepare for meeting with caterers to finalize event details.
Embraces and supports the EAA mission and performs safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
All other duties as assigned.