Summer Events Intern: Public & Private Event Planning

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

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