Company/Organization: Chicgo Festival Association

Description:

Interns contribute to all aspects of event production and gain valuable experience through exposure to a variety of industries. Students interested in pursuing a career in the special events industry are encouraged to apply. This internship entails preparation of the McDonald’s® Thanksgiving Parade as well as other CFA produced events. Internship will run from mid-August until mid-December (actual start and end dates TBD). Interns must be available to work November 7, November 14, November 21, November 22, November 25, November 26 and November 2.

Qualifications:

Intern must possess:
• Excellent organizational skills
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to be a self-starter and remain motivated to complete tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

RESPONSIBILITES
Production Assistant responsibilities will include directly assisting full-time event management staff with daily operations including, but not limited to:
• Event Marketing
• Event Planning
• Public Relations Plan Implementation
• Sponsorship Coordination
• Parade Unit Recruitment
• On-site Event Operations Management
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Event Programming Development

Paid Internship Info:

non-paid

Hours:

40 hrs a week

Length/Availability:

3 months

Start Date:

08/24/15

End Date:

08/21/15, 12/18/15

Tags:

Event  Planning 

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