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The Edison Festival of Light is seeking undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining experience in a nonprofit environment. The Edison Festival of Light is a nonprofit, volunteer, self-supporting organization that plans, organizes and promotes Southwest Florida's largest festival. The Festival is a celebration of innovation, tradition, and education and takes place in February each year and consists of 22 events and involves a half million people. 

The Event Management Intern will report directly to the Marketing & Event Coordinator in the area of event management. This is an unpaid internship offered each semester (fall, spring, summer). 
Please note: Due to budget constraints, Edison Festival of Light interns may need to have and bring in their own laptop computer (or a similar device such as a tablet, iPad, etc.) with appropriate software, to use during work hours. The work takes place in downtown Fort Myers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Event Management Intern will be responsible for assisting the Marketing & Event Coordinator in supporting initiatives and special events organized and delivered throughout the Edison Festival of Light. 
Serves as general support for operations area; 
Review and evaluate current materials and checklists for special events and programs; 
Prepare checklists, templates, and other materials that could be used by the Edison Festival of Light and other partner organizations for use at various events; 
Updates production schedule and scripts; 
Serves as back up for any other production, office, and event needs; 
Collaborate with current staff to write operating procedures for planning various events and programs; 
Researches potential vendors and suppliers for use through special programs; 
Develops tracking sheets and other assessment instruments to track the impact of program and event procedures; 
Keeps track of special event equipment; 
Other duties as assigned.

Must currently be enrolled at an accredited college or university; 
Strong language and communication skills (written and oral); 
Exceptional organization skills; 
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; 
Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others; 
Ability to work both independently and in team settings; 
Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement; 
Self-motivated, flexible, quick learner, and possesses a high level of personal integrity; 
Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed; 
Experience in special events preferred, but not required. 
Detail and task oriented. 
Ability to work independently to bring a project to completion and skills in facilitating partnerships, developing collaborative projects, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. 
Computer skills in Excel, Word and data reporting. 
Ability to multi-task, establishes priorities, meet deadlines, and successfully manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Learning Outcomes: 
Under direction and supervision of the Marketing & Event Coordinator, the student will learn the following:
Increase proficiency in specific business disciplines such as logistics, event budgeting, communications, and more; 
Develop and improve skills in event planning, community development, public speaking ; 
Observe and participate in organizational operations and decision-making; 
Meet professional role models and potential mentors who can provide guidance, feedback, and support; 
Expand network of professional contacts; 
Develop and maintain a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, as well as a commitment to ethical conduct and social responsibility.