Event Management Internship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Hands-on experience in event management

Learning through mentorship

Job summary

The Edison Festival of Light in Fort Myers is seeking a dedicated Event Management Intern. This unpaid internship allows students to gain valuable experience in event management, supporting the largest festival in Southwest Florida.

Interns will assist in various tasks, including coordinating operations, evaluating materials for events, and collaborating with staff. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, demonstrating strong communication skills and a positive attitude toward teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a valid college or university.
• Experience in special events preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support for operations area.
• Collaborate with staff to write operating procedures.
• Research potential vendors for special programs.

Skills

Strong language and communication skills

Exceptional organization skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Detail-oriented

Computer skills in Excel and Word

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 Event Management Intern will report directly to the Marketing & Event Coordinator in the area of event management. This is an unpaid internship offered each semester (fall, spring, 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:

• Serves as general support for operations area.
• Review and evaluate current materials and checklists for special events and programs.
• Prepare checklists, templates, and other materials that could be used by the Edison Festival of Light and other partner organizations for use at various events.
• Updates production schedule and scripts.
• Serves as back up for any other production, office, and event needs.
• Collaborate with current staff to write operating procedures for planning various events and programs.
• Researches potential vendors and suppliers for use through special programs.
• Develops tracking sheets and other assessment instruments to track the impact of program and event procedures.
• Keeps track of special event equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Strong language and communication skills (written and oral).
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others.
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, flexible, quick learner, and possesses a high level of personal integrity.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed.
• Experience in special events preferred, but not required.
• Detail and task oriented.
• Ability to work independently to bring a project to completion and skills in facilitating partnerships, developing collaborative projects, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Computer skills in Excel, Word and data reporting.
• Ability to multi-task, establishes priorities, meet deadlines, and successfully manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Additional Information

Learning Outcomes:

• Increase proficiency in specific business disciplines such as logistics, event budgeting, communications, and more.
• Develop and improve skills in event planning, community development, public speaking.
• Observe and participate in organizational operations and decision-making.
• Meet professional role models and potential mentors who can provide guidance, feedback, and support.
• Expand network of professional contacts.
• Develop and maintain a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, as well as a commitment to ethical conduct and social responsibility.