The Working Capitol – Events Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in ensuring proactive planning, communication and scheduling of a wide variety of events including annual events, dinner programs, networking events, and special interest group meetings

• Assist in the program content development for events, solicit sponsors, create and coordinate the drafting/distribution of promotional materials, sell tickets  
• Assist in managing pre- and on-site registration (tracking via database, generating reports and producing attendee badges) for all events and programs  
• Work with Marketing Team to plan and execute all marketing activities necessary to ensure successful events  
• Participate in planning committee meetings including distributing agenda and taking minutes
• Monitor the special events content on the website and social media sites to ensure they are updated
• Secure equipment and rentals as needed, set-up, tear-down, and help coordination of overall event execution  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment and still meet deadlines
• Dynamic self-starter who takes initiative, highly reliable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and follow- up skills
• Proactive problem prevention and issue resolution leadership ability
• Polished and professional when dealing with members, prospective members, sponsors, and executive management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team