Business Administration Internship

Edison Festival of Light; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Hands-on experience in event planning

Mentorship from professionals

Job summary

Edison Festival of Light is seeking a Business Administration Intern to support the Executive Director of Development. This unpaid internship provides hands-on experience in a nonprofit environment. Responsibilities include administrative support, program development, and event logistics.

Interns will gain valuable skills in communications and event planning while working in downtown Fort Myers. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high degree of professionalism.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and learns quickly.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for meetings and events.
• Write and create documents including reports and presentations.
• Conduct effective internet research.
• Assist with events and office management tasks.
• Maintain compliance with intern policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university

Job description

The Edison Festival of Light is seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining experience in a nonprofit environment. The Edison Festival of Light is a nonprofit, volunteer, self-supporting organization that plans, organizes and promotes Southwest Florida’s largest festival. The Festival is a celebration of innovation, tradition, and education and takes place in February each year and consists of 22 events and involves a half million people.

Job Description

The Business Administration Intern will report directly to the Executive Director of Development in areas of administrative support, program development and event logistics. This is an unpaid internship offered each session (fall, spring, and summer).

Please note: Due to budget constraints, Edison Festival of Light interns may need to have and bring in their own laptop computer (or a similar device such as a tablet, iPad, etc.) with appropriate software, to use during work hours. The work takes place in downtown Fort Myers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for meetings and events through collecting RSVPs, sending out emails, fielding phone calls and answering general public questions
• Write and create documents such as reports, business letters, memos, presentations, and more
• Assist with mailings and print production
• Conduct effective internet research
• Assist with events and office management tasks
• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff and external audiences
• Maintain consistent compliance with Edison Festival of Light Volunteer and Intern policies
• Assist and facilitate staff on individual projects as necessary

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Self-motivated, flexible, learns quickly, and possesses a high level of personal integrity
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and successfully manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Learning Outcomes

• Increase proficiency in specific business disciplines such as operations, communications and event planning
• Develop and improve business skills in communication, technology, quantitative reasoning, and teamwork
• Observe and participate in organization operations and decision-making
• Engage with professional role models and potential mentors who can provide guidance, feedback, and support
• Expand network of professional relationships and contacts
• Develop and maintain a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, as well as a commitment to ethical conduct and social responsibility