This is an Events Intern Position: You will work closely with the Communications & Events Coordinator on events, seminars, and communication projects.  Primary position responsibilities will include:

 ·         Assist the department with all aspects of event planning, including hotel accommodations, catering, restaurant reservations, and set-up/take-down of department events

·         Set up coffee and food service for seminars, faculty meetings, and other events

·         Provide a high level of events and communication support to the department for seminars, colloquia, guest lectures, and special events.

·         Coordinate the use of facilities, services, and/or equipment for events

·         Collaborate with the LSA Finance Business Office to process reimbursements for guest lecturers and to process honoraria

·         Help create promotional materials including event updates via department events system, email, and print media; create templates for event posters, emails, e-newsletters, and brochures; coordinate production of electronic and print materials with outside vendors.

·         The primary point of contact within the department. Must provide high-level general assistance to walk-in traffic, including faculty, staff, students, and department visitors. 

Preferred experience with Canva, photography, and video/videography with a desire to work in a professional office environment. A successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and prioritize assisting students, faculty, and staff. Experience with Microsoft Suite, Google applications, Adobe Acrobat, and MailChimp/Constant Contact is required. Attention to detail and organizational skills are important, along with the ability and desire to work independently, be part of a team, be a self-starter, and show initiative. Demonstrated ability to initiate projects and carry them through to completion, as well as the ability to pivot between competing tasks. Experience handling confidential and sensitive information, with a demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and diplomacy. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. is required. We have two positions available, and the individuals will be hired for one of the following shifts: Tuesday and Thursday (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.).