Description

Summer Events Internship

JOB TITLE: Summer Events Internship

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt – Seasonal

DEPARTMENT: CRE/Botanic Gardens

SUPERVISOR: Events Coordinator

SALARY: $15.45 Per Hour

Assists with the set up and preparation for events and space rentals at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens. Monitors events and assists with the breakdown of spaces after events conclude. This internship also includes basic gardening and horticultural tasks in garden areas, conservatory, production greenhouses, and the annual flowerbeds. An assigned project must be completed as part of the internship.

• Ensure that spaces are ready for rentals. Assists in moving furnishings into place and completes any cleaning or touch up needed prior to events.
• Monitor events to ensure that guidelines are followed and assist in addressing any issues or problems that are encountered.
• Assist with the breakdown and storage of furnishings at the conclusion of events.
• Assist in planting and maintaining public landscapes.
• Work harmoniously with staff, volunteers and interns from all backgrounds, identities and ages, orientation, and abilities.
• Maintain a safe environment for the Botanic Gardens staff, volunteers, and visitors.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of basic event management practices.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient movement of properties including tables, chairs, and plants.
• Knowledge and ability to use technology including basic computer skills and word processing software.
• Strong communication skills with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to be organized, creative, and effective when priorities change rapidly due to changing conditions.
• Ability to work independently and to exercise reasonable judgment in decision making with minimal supervision.

Required:

Must be in or planning to enter an educational program focusing on event management, hospitality, or public relations, OR must possess experience in customer service or hospitality.

Preferred:

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain the physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 45 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; cold, warm, humid, hot air may regularly occur; exposure to radiant energy and inclement weather; exposure to cleaning solutions, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, and pest control agents. Outdoor environments in different seasons. Work involves the movement of tables, chairs, and plants.

Qualifications

The City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Pension