Event Coordination Internship

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey in event coordination? Look no further! Join us at KELC Events for an immersive experience in the dynamic world of event management. This isn't just a job or an internship – it's an opportunity to shape your own learning path and make a tangible impact in your community.

What We Offer:

• Experiential Learning: Dive into the heart of event coordination and gain hands-on experience that will set you apart in the industry.
• Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in organizing events aimed at preventing and treating child abuse and neglect, fostering community spirit, and celebrating local culture.
• Diverse Schedule: From fundraising galas to downtown parades, food truck rallies, Festival Fridays, and more – you'll have a chance to work on a variety of events and expand your skill set.
• Flexibility: Tailor your experience to fit your schedule. While we encourage involvement in multiple events for maximum learning, you have the flexibility to choose your level of engagement.
• Paid Position: Enjoy the perks of a real event job with the added bonus of compensation. Your hard work and dedication deserve recognition, and we're here to deliver.

What You'll Learn:

• Logistical Coordination: Master the art of planning and execution – from managing traffic flow and creating maps to crafting detailed timelines and implementing event strategies.
• Marketing Mastery: Develop your creative flair as you design captivating social media assets, eye-catching posters, and compelling event day signage to attract and engage attendees.
• Public Relations Expertise: Hone your communication skills by collaborating with clients to devise comprehensive branding strategies and effectively convey key messages to diverse audiences.
• Emotional Intelligence: Navigate the intricacies of social dynamics and emotional connections inherent in event management, enhancing your ability to build meaningful relationships and navigate challenges with grace.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) student in event management, communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, sport management or similar field of student study.
• Passionate about experiential events and creating the opportunities for attendees to connect to the event product by using their five senses.
• Committed to learning on the job, with a willingness to work unusual hours, weekends.
• Interest and knowledge of social media strategies and its application to events, public relations, and marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer technical skills (preferred, but not required: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, OneNote, Adobe Suites, Canva.
• Must be willing to take initiative, demonstrate project management and follow-through, and willingness to work as a team in the office and for events.
• A commitment to providing events and programs that are customer centric.
• This is an internship that will stretch your comfort zone. You will be placed in direct customer service situations where you will need to think on your "feet" make decisions based on key learnings, and provide the utmost care for the people served.  It is not for the "faint-hearted."

Join Us Today:

If you thrive in dynamic environments, relish the challenge of multitasking, and are eager to cultivate essential skills in event logistics, public relations and marketing, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career while making a difference in your community. Apply now and embark on an internship filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable experiences with KELC Events.