Student Intern- Parks & Rec Special Events Intern
About The Position
The City of Clearwater is seeking an intern to assist our Parks & Recreation Department's Special Events team in a variety of projects. The Parks & Recreation Special Events Intern will assist city event planners in organizing community events, including vendor and entertainment research and outreach and securing of these vendors. They will learn the inter-workings of a fast-paced office environment, assisting the team in the various missions that the Special Events office serves the city. The Intern will assist the city's volunteer coordinator with recruitment of volunteers, dispersing volunteers to events and activities, identifying volunteer projects, and more. They will be given a project to oversee an event or volunteer activity from start of planning through execution. They will be given a budget and minimal instruction so as to put into practice the elements needed to run a successful event or volunteer activity.
Requirements
- Valid State Driver's License Required
- Currently enrolled college student (undergraduate, graduate level, technical/vocational).
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Nice To Haves
- Preferred majors/concentrations include Business Administration or Business Management.
- Knowledge and experience to successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed above as this position will be ethical, hardworking, and a strong desire to learn. Experience can be personal or professional
Responsibilities
- Researching best practices for events
- Recruiting vendors/partners for events
- Ensuring agreements with event vendors and partners are documented, saved, and followed through on
- Operational assistance on events
- Providing goods/services to those attending events following instructions of the internship supervisor
- Assisting the volunteer coordinator with City volunteering initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
