City of Hampton, VA - Hampton, VA
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- Intern
Hampton, VA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The City of Hampton is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the Hampton Coliseum as a Summer Intern. This paid professional development program allows college students, recent college graduates and graduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event promotion, advertising, and media coordination, providing a unique opportunity to learn how large-scale events are marketed and executed at the Hampton Coliseum. Interns will engage with real-world projects that shape the future of customer service in Hampton, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and make meaningful contributions to the City's efforts in providing outstanding customer service.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing targeted social media campaigns for upcoming events.
- Coordinate media activations, including setting up press opportunities and advertising campaigns.
- Create marketing collateral such as flyers, event programs, and online content.
- Support promotional efforts to enhance visibility and ticket sales for shows and events.
- Coordinate with the operations team, promoters, tour managers, and other stakeholders to ensure all show requirements are met.
- Oversee and manage the physical setup of the event, including staging, lighting and sound.
- Schedule staff positions for events, ensuring all roles are covered efficiently.
Requirements
- Current Student, Recent Graduate or Graduate Student: Must be currently enrolled as a rising college junior, a rising college senior, or a recent college graduate (2024 or 2025) or a current graduate student studying Marketing, Communications, Events, Tourism and Recreation, or a related field from an accredited college/university and be in good academic standing.
- GPA: 3.0 or higher.
- Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience aligns with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience.
- References: Two (2) references one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor are required.
- Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check.
- Skills and Attributes: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in event promotion or marketing.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
- Knowledge of event logistics and management.
Benefits
- Paid internship with hourly rates of $16.24 for undergraduate students and $20.58 for graduate students.
- Hands-on experience in a professional environment.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
