Events Intern - Summer 2027

Detroit Zoological Society; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Zoological Society is offering a paid Events Intern position in the Events department. You will rotate between the Private Events team and the Public Events team, assisting Event Managers, Supervisors, and Coordinators on a variety of duties from concept development to on-site execution.

This hands-on internship runs May through August 2027 and emphasizes learning about event planning, working with vendors, customers and staff, and developing detailed event timelines and

Qualifications

• Must be a college student enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Interest in actively learning about event planning and development.
• Ability to multitask and use creativity to develop new event concepts.
• Outgoing and friendly personality who enjoys working with people.
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as a team member or independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing event concepts and themes.
• Assist with coordination and execution of event logistics (e.g. banquet event orders, talent, vendors, etc.).
• Assist with event timeline details including timing for promotional materials, date logos need to be received from sponsors, date promotional materials will be displayed, dates event talent/activities need to be confirmed, etc.
• Assist with set up and tear down of events.
• Meet customers at the start of their event and serve as point of contact for any needs that may arise.
• Participate in DZS activities, meetings and events as required.
• All other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Event Managers.

Skills

Event planning curiosity

Multitasking

Creativity

Teamwork / Independent work

People skills

Education

College student in relevant degree program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

General Description

The Events Intern is a paid intern position at the Detroit Zoological Society. The Events Intern will work in the Events department and will assist the Event Managers, Supervisors, and Coordinator. Qualified and motivated candidates will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of public and private events. The candidate will rotate between the Private Events team and the Public Events team.

This internship will focus on hand-on experience and will be responsible for assisting the Events department in event planning and event execution. This will include developing event ideas, working with local vendors, customers and staff, creating event documentation and executing event timelines. The Events Intern will also have the opportunity to serve as the point of contact on designated event days.

This job description is by no means all-inclusive and may be subject to change during a performance period due to the needs of the Detroit Zoological Society and its leadership. This document will be reviewed on a continual basis and will be modified as needed.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in developing event concepts and themes.
• Assist with coordination and execution of event logistics (e.g. banquet event orders, talent, vendors, etc.)
• Assist with event timeline details including timing for promotional materials, date logos need to be received from sponsors, date promotional materials will be displayed, dates event talent/activities need to be confirmed, etc.
• Assist with set up and tear down of events.
• Meet customers at the start of their event and serve as point of contact for any needs that may arise.
• Participate in DZS activities, meetings and events as required.
• All other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Event Managers.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be a college student enrolled in a relevant degree program.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Interest in actively learning about event planning and development.
• Ability to multitask and use creativity to develop new event concepts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Outgoing and friendly personality who enjoys working with people.
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as a team member or independently.

Working Conditions

Regular work schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, early-mornings and holidays. The work environment is generally comfortable; some work is conducted indoors however the position does require work outdoors with exposure to seasonal weather conditions. This internship will run from May-August of 2027.

Physical Requirements

This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping for extended periods, the ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds and the use of standard office equipment and the computer. The individual must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Just as we value and celebrate biodiversity, the DZS celebrates the diversity of our human community. We are committed to ensuring that our programs and facilities are fully accessible to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.