Special Events Intern - River Cats

Sacramento River Cats; Peethill (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sacramento River Cats are seeking an enthusiastic Events Intern to support the planning and execution of engaging, successful events at the ballpark in Sacramento, CA. You will gain hands-on experience in event coordination, vendor management, logistics, and on-site operations.

This part-time, hourly role offers a pay of $16.90 per hour, with opportunities to assist across meetings, conferences, and special programs while developing professional skills in events and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in event management, hospitality, communications, public relations, business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, events, and other programs.
• Research potential clients, vendors, entertainment, and event materials.
• Help maintain event timelines, checklists, calendars, and customer communications.
• Support in responding to routine participant inquiries.
• Prepare event materials, signage, presentations, and day-of itineraries as needed.
• Coordinate event-related communications with organizers, vendors, sponsors, and attendees.
• Provide on-site support with setup, registration, guest assistance, vendor coordination, and breakdown.
• Collect attendee feedback and help prepare post-event reports.
• Perform administrative duties and other event-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Independent & collaborative

Education

Pursuing or recent degree in event management/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Events Intern to support the planning and execution of engaging, successful events. This position offers hands-on experience in event coordination, vendor management, logistics, and on-site operations. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, creative, and eager to build a career in events, hospitality, or a related field.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, events, and other programs.Research potential clients, vendors, entertainment, and event materials.Help maintain event timelines, checklists, calendars, and customer communications.Support in responding to routine participant inquiries.Prepare event materials, signage, presentations, and day-of itineraries as needed.Aid in activating a variety of locations throughout the ballpark.Coordinate event-related communications with organizers, vendors, sponsors, and attendees.Provide on-site support with setup, registration, guest assistance, vendor coordination, and breakdown.Collect attendee feedback and help prepare post-event reports.Perform administrative duties and other event-related tasks as assigned.QualificationsCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in event management, hospitality, communications, public relations, business, or a related field or equivalent work experience.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Positive, professional attitude and willingness to learn.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.Availability to work occasional mornings/evenings or weekends, depending on the event schedule.Previous event, hospitality, customer service, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.CompensationThis position is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt role with an expected pay of $16.90/hr.What You’ll GainPractical experience of the full planning process for small to large scale events.Exposure to event operations, planning, permitting, budgeting, and vendor coordination.Opportunities to build professional communication and project-management skills.Mentorship from experienced team members.A portfolio of event experience and professional contacts.The Sacramento River Cats are an equal opportunity employer. The Sacramento River Cats does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.