Kirkwood Community College

Internships > Events & Promotions Intern - Spring

Events & Promotions Intern - Spring



, Iowa

Internship Length: 90 hrs
Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F

About Us:

The Economic Alliance is a non-profit membership organization that exists to drive economic and workforce population growth, and to help businesses succeed. We work with our 1,200 members on priorities within our core functions areas of business support, community development business retention and expansion and public policy.

 

Role Description:

This internship is designed to provide a dynamic hands-on learning experience for a student interested in marketing and event planning and execution. This internship is available as a 45- or 90-hour internship.

 

Role Responsibilities could include:

  •  Assist with preparation, logistical planning and day-of execution for some of the following events:

o    Annual Meeting

o    Restaurant Week

o    Fork and Knife Feast

o    ICR Day at the Capitol

o    Policy on the Rocks

o    Downtown Farmers’ Market

  • Assist in generating content, writing and editing descriptions for events and programs
  • Promote events and programs via member email, social media and monthly newsletter
  • Respond to participant and vendor inquiries
  • Maintain communications with speakers, market vendors, volunteers and event committees

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Speaks clearly and persuasively
  • Strong listening skills
  • Strong communications, writing and organizational skills
  • Must be high school student Junior or Senior in good standing
  • Business casual attire required

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.



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