Experience and Engagement Intern
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society seeks an Experience & Engagement intern who will gain hands-on professional development and valuable experience in event planning for a thriving nonprofit organization. Interns will be challenged with a fast-paced, quick turnaround experience on a hard-working team. They will assist with planning and coordination of the 2027 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The successful candidates should have the ability to manage administrative and logistical support of the Shows and Events staff in a busy special events environment and must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision. They should be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends, have a love for special event management, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in event logistics, planning, and vendor relations who wants to get a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes at events. Interns will have the benefit of learning critical event organizing and planning skills from experienced staff.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers.
- Passion for special event management and planning.
- Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.
- Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading skills, and speaking.
- Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
- Be a self-starter, able to take initiative on individual projects; ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
- Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. As well as mail merges, email, and web searches.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of Experience & Engagement (E&E) initiatives during the Flower Show.
- Support ancillary revenue and non-revenue generating activations such as Artisan Row, Bloom Bar, Butterflies Live, Early Morning Tours, Kids Cocoon, and Know to Grow.
- Support special events including Flowers After Hours, the Opening Night Preview Party, and other day-to-day event operations, activations, and events as assigned.
- Take a lead role in planning and coordinating one of the Flower Show's signature special events, Family Frolic.
- Recruit and collaborate with family-focused organizations and community partners to create engaging activations for attendees.
- Work closely with the Marketing team to promote participating partners through the Flower Show website and social media channels.
- Help develop event logistics, timelines, and supporting documentation for PHS staff.
- Play an active role in the successful execution of these programs and events.
- Collaborate with volunteers before and during the Flower Show to help ensure a positive experience for participants, partners, and guests.
- Provide support for the annual Flower Show press conference and other PHS events as needed.
Benefits
- Stipend of $3,000 for the duration of their internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
