Summer Event & Marketing Internship

We’re looking for 5 interns that will be positioned in various roles of our six automotive events held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Interns will learn the ins and outs that go along with large event production. This is not a typical internship where you sit at a desk all day. You can expect this internship to be a hands-on learning experience that will position you in the execution of nationally recognized events that attract tens of thousands of attendees per event and a season attendance like that of an NFL home schedule. Assignments are predominately during event weeks and weekend work (during events) is required.

ROLES:

You will gain broad experience through our automotive events and other related functions. Functions and events may include motor sport activities, parades, judged events, club meets and gatherings, celebrity appearances, live music and special displays. Roles include, but are not limited to:

• Administration of event activities and operations; which may include coordination and registration functions of participants and business clients.
• Customer service positions such as interacting with event participants to cooperate clients at connection points of events and event activities. 
• Marketing for our events, which may include taking videos and photos, writing for both print and media, making posts on our social media platforms and editing footage.
• Project Management such as responsibilities ranging from concept to execution of event activities, programs, contests, giveaways, seminars and entertainment.
• Data gathering, which may include customer surveys and contest management.
• Event set-up/ tear down including preparing events for activities with supplies and rotating events and activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred intern candidates would be in a communication, business, hospitality or sports major, with career interests in marketing, journalism, event planning, public relations, entertainment or venue management.

• Experience with social media channels ( Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Present strong organizational and time management skills.
• Present a professional demeanour in a casual environment.
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Be willing to work odd hours, which may be early or late on event weekends.

Internship Start & End Dates: Mid May to mid August (flexible depending on intern availability)

Deadline for Resume & Cover Letter Submission: March 27, 2020

Submissions to Sabrina Smith, Event Marketing Coordinator at SabrinaS@carlisleevents.com