Special Events Intern

Description

Position Description:               This position will work directly with Starlight’s Special Events and Sales Coordinator and will involve hands-on experience assisting with special events throughout the summer season such as pre-show group events, Broadway theme nights, Starry Night, and the Starlight Gala. The Special Events Intern will support internal efforts with scheduling site visits, vendor management, event logistics, pre-show show activation planning, and overall management and development of Starlight Special Events day-of coordination. Participation in internal and external collaboration to provide support to the overall success of Starlight’s special events. These duties will also extend to any of Starlight’s external private event rentals.

Other duties involve assisting with sponsors/sponsorship activations, contracting, creating day-of event sheets and logging event recap notes. This position will build relationships with vendors, coordinate with Starlight’s marketing team to develop event-related materials such as venue rental information, and work alongside Starlight’s Operation and Production teams to ensure accurate layouts, equipment needs, catering needs and more. Other duties will be involved as assigned.

Required Computer Skills:        Familiarity with Microsoft Suite including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Other Requirements:              Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong work ethic,                                                       detail-orientation, and a self-starting attitude. Ability to work both                                                     independently and as part of a team.

Must have own reliable transportation.

Compensation:                         $15.00 per hour

Time Commitment:                  Full-time position, 13 weeks. Preferred start date is Monday, May 19, and continuing to early August. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. A typical schedule revolves around office hours and working each Broadway show as needed.                        

Application Deadline:              Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Application Process:                       

1. Visit our website: http://www.kcstarlight.com/internships
   
   
2. Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and any other supporting materials through our online portal. A link to the online application can be found at kcstarlight.com/internships starting on Monday, October 14, 2024.
   
   
3. Wait to be contacted. Each recipient will receive confirmation of their application submission immediately after it’s submitted online. However, hiring managers will not review candidates’ materials until after the application deadline has passed so that all students can be considered for employment in an equitable fashion. Following the deadline, all applicants will be contacted with an update on their application’s status.
    
4. If you are selected for an interview, we may conduct it in person at the theatre or via an online entity.

Important information about this position:

Starlight Theatre Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Starlight is working toward embedding inclusion, diversity, equity and access within every aspect of our organization. We support an environment that values and respects the experiences and contributions of its employees, volunteers, partners and community members. We encourage and welcome applicants of groups that are historically underrepresented in the American theatre industry.