Event Support Internship

                                                                Event Support Internship

*SUMMER/SEMESTER: April-July*

                                                               Paid Internship -$12.00 /hour

About Detroit PAL

Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization that Helps Youth find their Greatness. Each year, the organization positively impacts the lives of 8,500 youth through athletic and enrichment programs. PAL also empowers the community by training 1,000 volunteers and coaches, creating safe places for kids to play, and running quality programs that keep young people healthy and active. Detroit PAL's home office is located at the Old Tiger Stadium in Michigan near Trumbull, which is a hub of programming excellence for youth in and around Detroit.

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

The best Internship experience occurs when the intern becomes fully engaged in PAL operations! Accordingly, we will provide opportunities for engagement through specific projects/responsibilities, which will be provided below:

Specific Projects/Responsibilities:

Administrative and Client Service:

• Maintain all event information in the Tripleseat Event Management Software.
• Monitor Detroit PAL Event email inbox and handle all email correspondence.
• Handle client and potential client phone calls and voicemail messages.
• Act as a main contact for event assistance and information.
• Conduct venue tours and bookings for visitors and clients.
• Work with clients to design table layouts and communicate final layouts to clients.
• Other related duties.

Event Support:

• Assist with event layout of tables, chairs, stage, etc.
• Aid with event opening and closing needs and duties to clean and secure the facility.
• Support and meet client needs during events.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Critical Events/Dates that Will Need Your Assistance /Support:

• TBD

Weekly Hour Commitment:

• 3-4 days a week, 6-8 hours a day

Optimal Start Week:

• April 1st

Optimal End Week:

• TBD

Desirable Credentials, Skills, and Traits

• Able to work in a team environment
• Willingness to take the initiative and drive progress
• Solid project management skills
• Good attention to detail and organization
• Decent writing and communication skills
• High standards for excellence in execution

General Internship Objectives

• Understand the goals and objectives of Detroit PAL and the projects being conducted by program and administration staff.
• Gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of coordinating events in an urban environment.
• Learn more about non-profits and program management.

Next Steps

Apply for this position through Handshake. 

 Event Management Software.

• Monitor Detroit PAL Event email inbox and handle all email correspondence.
• Handle client and potential client phone calls and voicemail messages.
• Act as a main contact for event assistance and information.
• Conduct venue tours and bookings for visitors and clients.
• Work with clients to design table layouts and communicate final layouts to clients.
• Other related duties.

Event Support:

• Assist with event layout of tables, chairs, stage, etc.
• Aid with event opening and closing needs and duties to clean and secure the facility.
• Support and meet client needs during events.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Critical Events/Dates that Will Need Your Assistance /Support:

• TBD

Weekly Hour Commitment:

• 3-4 days a week, 6-8 hours a day

Optimal Start Week:

• April 1st

Optimal End Week:

• TBD

Desirable Credentials, Skills, and Traits

• Able to work in a team environment
• Willingness to take the initiative and drive progress
• Solid project management skills
• Good attention to detail and organization
• Decent writing and communication skills
• High standards for excellence in execution

General Internship Objectives

• Understand the goals and objectives of Detroit PAL and the projects being conducted by program and administration staff.
• Gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of coordinating events in an urban environment.
• Learn more about non-profits and program management.

Next Steps

Apply for this position through Handshake.