Special Events Intern

Position Description:

P4FIP (Precinct 4 Forward Internship Program) is an 9-week paid summer internship for students with a passion for serving others.You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.Weve designed our program to expose students to career opportunities with Harris County and apply what they have learned in the classroom to hands-on projects. P4FIP provides students the chance to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical professional experience. Students from all schools and students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented including but not limited to Black Hispanic Native American students with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.Interns will create a community to help support their personal and professional development throughout the summer as they launch their career. Interns will work with a mentor form relationships with other interns and engage our Senior Leadership Team.

Position Summary:
The Special Events Intern supports the planning promotion and execution of special events for Harris County Precinct 4. Under the direct supervision of the Special Events Assistant Manager and Director this role assists with event logistics communications and outreach efforts. The ideal intern is friendly patient creative and collaborative with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Applicants should be self-motivated able to work independently and as part of a team and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors. The intern may occasionally assist in the direction of volunteers or work crews during events. This position is hands-on fast-paced and offers the opportunity to gain experience in events public engagement and entry-level design and marketing tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with planning executing and evaluating events and signature events.

• Assist with vendor onboarding and communications.

• Support load-in load-out set-up and break down of events.

• Assist in organizing and maintaining event equipment and materials.

• Assist volunteers or work crews assigned to events or projects.

• Attend and support events hosted by external community entities.

• Work flexible hours including occasional weekends and evenings.

• Contribute to the creation of visual communication materials such as flyers simple graphics social posts and basic layouts (training provided as needed).

• Organize submit and track promotional materials delivered to schools daycares and community partners.

• Help gather content (photos quotes event details) to support marketing and storytelling efforts.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure messaging and branding are consistent across materials.

• Work with community partners vendors and stakeholders to support shared promotional and event goals.

• Interact directly with staff interns volunteers and other departments to support event operations and outreach.

• Conduct event-related research including community demographics promotional opportunities and creative ideas.

• Organize and maintain the branded swag stockroom.

• Assist in the organization maintenance of Special Events Assets and Equipment.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education and Additional Requirements:

• Students working toward an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Share Point.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Excellent time management multitasking and data entry skills.

• Good planning and organizational skills.

• Well-developed verbal listening and written communications skills.

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong sense of urgency with impeccable organizational skills to meet deadlines and requirements for multiple projects.

• Ability to work effectively in a team or autonomously with accountability.

• Thoughtful use of judgement in managing responsibilities.

• Innovative proactive and creative in creating solutions and completing assignments.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

• Resident of Harris County Precinct 4.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Internship

• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 pay periods

Location:

• 14444 Holderrieth Rd Tomball TX 77377

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.