Special Events Intern

Pay: $15.89 per hour

GENERAL PURPOSE:  Under general supervision of the Director of Finance, Communication and Strategic Services, City of Corinth seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic team member to assist in special event efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of local government, as well as develop extensive marketing and event coordination experiences.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Updates and maintains City of Corinth’s social media presence, including scheduling Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram updates.
• Monitors social media and website analytics on a weekly/monthly basis and provides reports and makes recommendations for increased engagement.
• Designs flyers, graphics, and other marketing material for major events.
• Updates the City of Corinth special events website when needed.
• Collaborates with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for events and volunteer opportunities.
• Assists with planning and implementing special events, and programs within the community.
• Assists with onsite set up and management of events.
• Maintains professional level of confidentiality concerning matters of a sensitive and official nature, i.e., documents, correspondence.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires 4 to 6-month commitment.
• Requires 12 to 14 hours per week.

Education and Experience:

• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field. (e.g., Hospitality, Event Management, Recreations, or Marketing)
• Special Events experience preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must have a valid driver license prior to employment. (Must obtain Texas Class C driver license within 30 days of hire per State law.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Professional standards for business correspondence, writing, spelling and grammar.
• Software programs including Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), publishing programs (i.e., Publisher, Adobe InDesign), document management software (i.e., Laserfiche), and web development tools.
• Advanced written and verbal communications.
• Customer service standards and protocols.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City policies, rules and regulations governing public events and community programs.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

REQUIRED SKILL IN:

• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space.
• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents and re-writing them in a “user friendly” format.
• Responding effectively and promptly to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community in a courteous and tactful manner.
• English communicative skills, both oral and written to include spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Typing with speed and accuracy and maintaining electronic files.
• Planning and coordinating projects, managing multiple projects at one time.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with general public, City employees, officials, neighborhood groups, media.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Working independently and as a team member, maintaining composure and confidentiality, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, and outdoors at City facilities and venues.
• May work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift/carry twenty-five (25) pounds, bending, stooping, and reaching as needed to file; sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.