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Special Events Intern
Job Description
Position Number:
912726Title:
Special Events InternFunctional Title:
Special Events InternCategory Status:
14-Student Hourly, UGApplicant Search Category:
StudentUnit:
VPUR-Alumni and Donor RelationsHiring Range Minimum:
$15/hrHiring Range Maximum:
$15/hrCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the states flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nations legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nations capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland Office of Special Events seeks an energetic, self-starter to serve as a Student Intern on the events team for September 2023 through September 2024. The Office of Special Events is responsible for planning highly visible, strategic events and targeted programming for the University of Maryland, such as Commencement, Board of Trustees Foundation meetings, building groundbreakings and dedications, presidents suite for football and basketball games, campaign events, school/college development events and many more! The events team is responsible for creating invaluable relationships with university leadership, vendors, colleagues, high-leveldonors, alumni and students.
Job Description
- Provide event support to the Special Events team. Duties to include; assist Administrative Coordinator with answering main phone line and events emails, assisting with the event registration process, researching event ideas, décor and venues, and various projects related to special events.
- Provide excellent customer service to our event attendees both in person and over the phone, answering general event-related inquiries and assist the event leads in taking RSVPs, if needed.
- Assist with event preparation tasks including: Gathering registration materials, creating event collateral and signage, décor creation, packing for events and additional items as needed.
- Provide on-site assistance at events, working evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Administrative support such as mailings, department emails, and coordinating internal meetings.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Full-time undergraduate student.
- Must commit work one full year.
- Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Limited Winter/Summer term hours available as needed.
- Friendly and courteous with a proven track record of excellent customer service skills.
- Self-described “people person” who enjoys interpersonal interaction.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Capable of working independently, but willing to take directions and ask questions to meet the teams goals.
- All students are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to sophomores or juniors who are considering careers in event-planning.
Posting Date:
07/26/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
09/29/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
^Student Posting Contact Information:
For more information please contact urcareers@umd.edu
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