Summer Events Intern

Waterford.org•Taylorsville, UT

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Love working with kids? Want a FUN, hands-on summer where you make a real difference? Join Waterford Upstart as a Summer Events Intern! Waterford Upstart provides four-year-old children with access to high-quality early education at no cost to families. Our program includes personalized coaching, adaptive learning software, and technology support. As a Summer Events Intern, you’ll help bring our mission to life by creating meaningful moments for families and powering program growth across Utah. What You’ll Do Train with our team in Taylorsville before heading out to run events Host End-of-Year Celebration Events for children completing the program Host Family Orientation Events for new participants, presenting program information to caregivers and proctoring a computer assessment with the children Assist with recruiting new children to enroll in the program Participate in cross-team and events team projects Travel to various locations throughout Utah to host events (with occasional overnight stays) Maintain professional, welcoming interactions with caregivers, children, and partners Provide excellent customer service while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion What to Expect Monday–Thursday schedule, varies from 35 - 40 hours/week Pay for this position is $18/hour A few overnight trips during the summer event season Limited time off from Monday - Thursday due to events This internship is from June 1 – August 27 Personal transportation is required to travel daily to the Taylorsville office; transportation to event sites is provided from there

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Enjoy working with young children and feel confident engaging them
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods (bending, stooping, reaching required)
Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable following detailed, computer-based processes
Able to work a varied schedule based on event locations
Personal transportation is required to travel daily to the Taylorsville office; transportation to event sites is provided from there

Nice To Haves

2+ years of customer service, events, or similar experience preferred
Spanish fluency is a plus (especially the ability to present in Spanish)
Current college students may pursue internship credit with university approval

Responsibilities

Train with our team in Taylorsville before heading out to run events
Host End-of-Year Celebration Events for children completing the program
Host Family Orientation Events for new participants, presenting program information to caregivers and proctoring a computer assessment with the children
Assist with recruiting new children to enroll in the program
Participate in cross-team and events team projects
Travel to various locations throughout Utah to host events (with occasional overnight stays)
Maintain professional, welcoming interactions with caregivers, children, and partners
Provide excellent customer service while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion