Entertainment & Events Intern
Last Updated:Nov 20th, 2021
Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
Entertainment & Events Intern
Category:
Marketing, Sales and Service
Type:
Standard
Location:
Indianapolis
Application Due Date:
May. 1, 2018
Starts:
May. 1, 2018
Structure:
$Paid
Full Time
Part Time
Description
Gain experience as a paid summer staff member of the Entertainment & Events team while promoting and preparing for Indiana’s largest multi-day event – the 2018 INDIANA STATE FAIR!
Responsibilities
- Fulfillment of entertainment contracts and operational needs throughout the Fairgrounds: Free Stage, Grandstand, Family Fun Park attractions; Dance Stage; Farm Bureau Building auditorium; grounds and strolling acts; Pioneer Village; and some livestock education exhibits. May include the creation/writing of entertainment contracts.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for the 2018 Indiana State Fair Queen’s summer appearances statewide: researching and booking overnight accommodations; coordinating directions and appearance details with county Queen Pageant directors.
- Fiddle Contest Coordinator – Intern will lead the coordination of this event.
- Assist with planning and implementation of other Fair events, including: Band Day, Cheerleading Competition, Baton Twirling Contest, Youth Talent Contest, Hot-Air Balloon Race, Indiana State Fair Parade, Car Show, and County Queens Day.
Qualifications
- Interest in Entertainment and Event Production
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Extreme attention to detail and organization
- Ability to work independently
- Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Team Player attitude – willing to help in other areas and do whatever it takes to get the job done!
- Motivation – be a self-starter