Music For All - Fall Events Team Internship (Paid Position)

Summary

Music for All is one of the nation’s leading organizations in support of active music making, and they are seeking a Fall Event Intern to assist with the planning and execution of various events. The intern will serve as an on-site Event Coordinator, manage event logistics, and support the Events Team during competitions and championships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and serve as an on-site Event Coordinator (with another member of the Events Team) for up to five fall marching band regional competitions (Regionals) plus our national championship (Grand Nationals)
• Assist with pre-planning for multiple Bands of America Regionals including preparing event communications, securing vendors, recruiting volunteers, arranging transportation and catering, and other event-related duties
• Manage on-site functions at various events. This may include attending walk-through meetings, loading in/out equipment, monitoring transportation for staff, managing equipment rentals, facilitating volunteer groups, managing catering orders, monitoring event flow, setting up and tearing down the event, and other event related duties

Skills

• Currently or recently enrolled in a college level degree program
• Ability to travel weekly between September-November, as well as to work outside the normal workday hours as necessary and required
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, interpersonal skills as well as strong attention to detail
• Commitment and ability to manage and meet multiple, overlapping deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and collaborate in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, problem solving abilities, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Customer service oriented attitude, commitment to the organization's mission and vision
• Solid analytical and communication skills; strategic thinker; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.) is necessary
• Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Music, or Hospitality
• Experience in event planning or volunteer management
• Music background, previous experience in scholastic music is helpful
• Working knowledge of InDesign is helpful

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently or recently enrolled in a college level degree program
• Ability to travel weekly between September-November, as well as to work outside the normal workday hours as necessary and required
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, interpersonal skills as well as strong attention to detail
• Commitment and ability to manage and meet multiple, overlapping deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and collaborate in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, problem solving abilities, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Customer service oriented attitude, commitment to the organization's mission and vision
• Solid analytical and communication skills; strategic thinker; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.) is necessary

Nice to Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Music, or Hospitality
• Experience in event planning or volunteer management
• Music background, previous experience in scholastic music is helpful
• Working knowledge of InDesign is helpful

Benefits

• Travel expenses (housing, transportation, meals, etc.), while working an event, are covered by the organization.