Sponsorship Intern
Sponsorship Interns will gain insight into the world of events, specifically regarding corporate involvement, marketing and promotions. Interns will learn about the sales process (start to finish), creating and executing cross-promotions, tracking agreements, branding, and client relationships. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a multi-faceted view of the events industry, from sales and marketing to onsite production.
Responsibilities
- Assist drafting proposals for sponsorship pitches/post-event recap reports
2) Manage the sales, tracking and fulfillment of in-kind/trade sponsors of Bumbershoot & the Family 4th
Organize presentation materials for sponsorship proposal & recap kits
Prepare materials for on site sponsor activation kits including deliverable benefits and VIP hospitality packages
Request & manage volunteers for VIP & sponsor-specific areas
Generally, this Intern works on the VIP Party/in-kind for the 4th while the other will manage 4th sponsor fulfillment. At Bumbershoot, this Intern manages sponsor tech & fulfillment while the other manages VIP/special projects. Duties will be shuffled dependent on the interns' skill sets & schedules.
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Administrative duties in support of sponsorship-to-marketing department coordination efforts
Monitoring & troubleshooting sponsorships onsite at Bumbershoot at the Family 4th - very physical labor
Collection of event participation information from clients
Compile sponsor onsite event participation benefits/hospitality reference book
Maintain hard copy filing
General office support, photocopying, errands, data entry, etc.
Organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Computer skills, preferably in Mac environment
Proficient with Excel, MS Word
Keynote or Powerpoint skills a plus
Comfortable with client communication via phone and emails
Filing and typing skills
This job requires rigorous physical work during events. Interns must have the ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and spend significant time standing and walking.
This internship serves interests in Sponsorship, Marketing, Promotions, Corporate Sales, and the Hospitality, Event and Entertainment Industry.
Qualifications
- Positive attitude
Sense of humor
Ability to multi-task
Self starter
Team player
Reports to: Sponsorship Manager
Location: One Reel Offices, Seattle
Start Date: May 1, 2010
End Date: Oct. 31, 2010
Hours per Week: Full time of 40 hours. Hours can be flexible in spring, through June 1.
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and 2 writing samples to