Event Management Internship at Visit Lubbock

Looking for a part-time, paid internship that allows you to gain valuable, hands-on experience in recruiting, selling, and planning events? The Visit Lubbock team is dedicated to bringing events, conventions, meetings, weddings, entertainment, groups tours, and other large events and travel to Lubbock. This internship will give you knowledge and experience in events management from recruitment to completion, becoming familiarized with how to identify the right site, vendors, hospitality arrangements, and support services needed to execute medium and large-scale events.

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Hours: 10-25 hours per week

Pay: $12 per hour

Schedule: Flexible, but may include weekends and evenings as needed for events

Duration: Short-term or long-term internship that you can continue through your college years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with Sales and Servicing teams on upcoming events calendar
• Assist with event planning and record management, including data entry
• Assemble and deliver registration materials
• Provide on-site event support including set up, registrations, coordination
• Pick up and deliver event materials
• Maintain inventory of specialty items and VIP amenities
• Assist with post-event reports and correspondence
• Occasional Visit Lubbock on-site merchandise sales
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable and ability to be on time
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google programs
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25lbs
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record, if driving a company vehicle
• Available to work weekends and after hours as needed
• Must be 18 years of age or older

TO APPLY: Please email your resume to cerissa@visitlubbock.org.

Visit Lubbock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A pre-employment drug test will be required.