Public Events Coordinator
Have you ever been interested in throwing festivals or block parties? What about pilot programming or incubation spaces?
This is the internship for you. Throughout your time, you will learn about hosting the following events:
- Corporate functions
- Wedding and bridal parties
- Private indoor/outdoor events
- Incubator spaces in Grand Rapid's Parks
- Street Parties
- Street performance and pop up events
Join our team of Creatives as we continue to build on our placemaking initiatives throughout the City as we collaborate with the community and local partners!
Tasks performed will vary per applicant. Be prepared to work alongside partners, other leaders, and entrepreneurs within the State of Michigan.
General skillsets:
- Being open-minded, the problem-solving mindset with adaptability to different situations.
- Understanding how to work independently or in a group. Must take initiative
- Can think and work on your feet
- Organized or willing to take leadership from others
Additional Requirements:
- Reliable transportation in the City of Grand Rapids
- Flexible schedule
- Desire to learn
- Basic understanding of Google, Dropbox, and other project management resources
- Can communicate needs, responsibilities and reporting to others
Additional Bonuses:
- Bilingual or fluent in multiple languages
- Artistic Inclined, ability to build or construct
- Past restaurant, management or catering experience
- Community activist