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New College of Florida
Student Intern, Events
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
The Student Intern works closely with the Associate Director and staff which manages the full range of campus event activity
- weddings, religious ceremonies, and community, academic, and institutional events held at New College of Florida. Over the 12 weeks, the intern moves through the full event-planning lifecycle: intake and booking, logistics and vendor coordination, budgeting, on-site execution, and post-event wrap-up
- gaining broad exposure to how a college events office serves many different event types and client needs at once
- Shadow and assist with event intake, site walkthroughs, and client/vendor communication across event types (weddings, religious events, campus/community events)
- Support logistics planning: floor plans, room setup diagrams, AV/tech needs, and vendor coordination
- Help build event timelines and run-of-show documents
- Assist with on-site setup, day-of coordination, and breakdown for at least one live event
- Research and maintain vendor contact information and event space marketing materials
- Support budgeting, invoicing, and contract-review tasks under supervision
- Plan and help execute one intern-led event or event component by the end of the term
- Two years of postsecondary education (AA or at least third/junior year standing) and are currently in good academic standing.
- At least one relevant New College course (1 unit/4 credit hours) related to industries/disciplines of pathways program.
- Current undergraduate student pursuing or exploring a related field of study
- Interest in gaining hands-on experience in education, health, or a related professional setting
- Strong communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn, observe, and engage in reflective practice
- Ability to follow site-specific policies, safety procedures, and supervision guidelinesNA
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What they do
An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
$49,198 / year median in Florida
+15% projected growth