Special Events Intern - River Cats

Sacramento River Cats • West Sacramento, CA

4d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Events Intern to support the planning and execution of engaging, successful events. This position offers hands-on experience in event coordination, vendor management, logistics, and on-site operations. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, creative, and eager to build a career in events, hospitality, or a related field.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in event management, hospitality, communications, public relations, business, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, professional attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Availability to work occasional mornings/evenings or weekends, depending on the event schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Previous event, hospitality, customer service, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, events, and other programs.
• Research potential clients, vendors, entertainment, and event materials.
• Help maintain event timelines, checklists, calendars, and customer communications.
• Support in responding to routine participant inquiries.
• Prepare event materials, signage, presentations, and day-of itineraries as needed.
• Aid in activating a variety of locations throughout the ballpark.
• Coordinate event-related communications with organizers, vendors, sponsors, and attendees.
• Provide on-site support with setup, registration, guest assistance, vendor coordination, and breakdown.
• Collect attendee feedback and help prepare post-event reports.
• Perform administrative duties and other event-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Practical experience of the full planning process for small to large scale events.
• Exposure to event operations, planning, permitting, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Opportunities to build professional communication and project-management skills.
• Mentorship from experienced team members.
• A portfolio of event experience and professional contacts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree