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Event Assistant Internship - Fall 2024

SOFWERX at DefenseWERX
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Organization

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DEFENSEWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation in order to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility. The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of USSOCOM sponsored events, telecons, and meetings.

• Assist in planning internal events such as team builders, monthly birthday celebrations, intern/director luncheon, employee/intern send-offs, and holiday parties.

• Assist with front-of-house responsibilities such as: SOFWERX gear/snack inventory, sitting at front desk, restocking snack and coffee bar, keeping front of house organized, answer phone call, and selling SOFWERX gear.

• Coordinate and schedule each semester’s Intern Presentations

• Must participate in weekly market research and submit minimum required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to the innovative ideas needed to create solutions for the Warfighter.

Specialist needs

• Provide clerical support as needed

• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned

• Provide basic IT support such as assistance with video conference platforms (Zoom/Microsoft Teams)

Requirements

• MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Events/Hospitality Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a similar major at a local accredited University

• Junior or Senior level, with current GPA of 3.0 or above

• Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills, in a professional environment

• A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Experience in Basic Website Building, HubSpot, Social Media Management, and Canva or other design program preferred

Time Commitment

• Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday 

• This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.

• This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities  

Opportunities

  • Receive professional development opportunities from the Events and Meetings Manager, Lead Event Coordinator, Event Coordinators, and Administrative Assistant
  • Engage in staff events, such as team building and many helpful networking opportunities
  • Build resume and explore career options
  • Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
  • Upon successful completion of internship, will be provided with letter of recommendation

Rate of Pay

• $16/hour