Ticketing and Registration Internship, Spring 2012
40 hours per week requested
January 9 – June 1, 2012
Supervisor: Margaret Hermanek, Ticketing and Customer Relations Coordinator
The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong customer service and organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, computer skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage databases. This position also requires analytical skills and the ability to work independently in many different areas. The candidate will be involved with database coordination of most 500 Festival events, but the primary concerns will be the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the IPL 500 Festival Parade. Business, marketing, communications, sport management or other related fields are preferred.
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:
Provide support in creating and maintaining accurate databases.
Learning Outcomes: Database management and attention to detail
Assist in answering all questions posed by the general public in a timely manner.
Learning Outcomes: Customer service, time management and problem-solving
Responsible for planning and coordinating group packet pick-up at the Mini-Marathon Expo.
Learning Outcomes: Leadership, communication and organization
Assist in allocation of Parade tickets.
Learning Outcomes: Organization, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
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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