What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid - Special Events Intern (Summer) position at Empire Events Group, Inc.?
Company Description
Since our founding in June 2000, Empire Events Group has built a reputation as a trusted and respected leader in the special events industry, with a focus on fundraising and marketing for the nonprofit sector. With over two decades of experience, we take pride in delivering exceptional service and maintaining a first-class, client-first attitude.
Role Description
The Paid - Special Events Intern (Summer) will support Empire Events Group in organizing and managing fundraising events for nonprofit clients with a specialized focus on the entertainment, health, and wellness sectors. This internship role involves assisting with event planning, executing logistics, and providing excellent customer service. Interns will also assist with event marketing and on-site support during events. This is an on-site role based in Holmdel, NJ, offering a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in event management and fundraising.
We are looking for a start date on or about June 1st.
We are a small 5-6 person office, which means that you will gain a tremendous amount of hands-on experience and, hopefully, have fun.
Interns are expected to be on-site 2–3 days per week, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Availability on event dates is required, along with the flexibility to work late evenings leading up to large-scale productions.
Responsibilities
- Writing business letters
- Researching sponsorship opportunities
- Procuring auction items
- Social media content creation
- Organizing inventory
- Phone follow-up
- Tracking payments & auction prizes
- Assisting in event operations & logistics
Qualifications
- Proficient in Google Programs (Docs, Sheets etc.)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
- Self-motivated and team-oriented, capable of working independently and collaboratively
- Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or related fields is a plus
- Experience as an office assistant or in a related sales field a plus, but not required
Before applying, please be aware that we are a home-based office in NJ. If you are looking for a more rigidly structured mid-town corporate experience, this is not the office for you.