Parade Event Internship, Spring 2012
40 hours per week requested
January 9 – June 8, 2012
Supervisor: Toni Meyer, Event Director
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong communications, organizational and computer skills, the ability to work within a team environment and attention to detail. This person should have a strong desire and passion to learn the ins and outs of the fast-paced event industry.
The candidate must also be flexible and willing to put in additional hours as needed prior to and especially during the month of May for all of the 500 Festival events. This would include the ability to work up to 14 hours per day and 80 hours per week during peak event times.
Special note:
Manual labor will be involved in this job, so please be sure you are able and willing to do manual labor before responding to this opportunity. Examples include moving water containers, large signs, tables, chairs and other event type items.
Specific responsibilities:
Coordinate, organize and contribute to the Parade, Breakfast at the Brickyard, Kick-off to May and assist with other events as needed.
Learning Outcomes: Event planning, communication and working with a diverse group of individuals including volunteers, sponsors and vendors
Work with event professionals and volunteers to orchestrate information and timelines of events.
Learning Outcomes: Leadership, problem-solving and organization
Development of the Parade Production Book and participant database
Learning Outcomes: Organization, communication and attention to detail
Manage Parade physically-challenged seating section, recruitment of area organizations and ticket distribution.
Learning Outcomes: Event planning, attention to detail and leadership
Development of band party that entertains band participants the night of the Parade.
Learning Outcomes: Event planning, time management and creativity
Assist in creating and maintaining accurate event records.
Learning Outcomes: Database management, attention to detail and creativity
Assist with committee meetings and disseminate meeting minutes.
Learning Outcomes: Listening and small group discussion
Stipend:
The intern will receive a monthly stipend of $800 per month for a 40 hour work week. Any hours worked under a 40 hour work week will be rated using the above scale.
Benefits:
- 500 Festival logo apparel
- Experience all 500 Festival events and be behind-the-scenes
- Opportunity to work with community leaders and volunteers
- One ticket to the Indianapolis 500-Mile race
- Great experience and fun!
College credit:
The 500 Festival will work with any educational institution to ensure that the intern receives proper credit for their experience. This includes any forms, documentation or correspondence with the internship coordinator that is required or necessary.
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