APPLY NOW: Western Montana Fair Internship -Deadline Extended
Posted February 8th, 2010 by Kathy
The Western Montana Fair is looking for two Event Coordinator Interns for the spring semester. This is a great Missoula opportunity that will allow you to complete an Entertainment related internship without having to pay the costs of traveling to L.A.
Entertainment Coordinator
Western Montana Fair
www.westernmontanafair.com
Job Location: Missoula, MT
Employment Date: March - August
Work Schedule: Five hours a week March – May; 10-20 hours a week June – mid August; 10 hours a day during August 10-15 (Fair Week).
Salary: $300 stipend at the end of internship. Potential for course credit also available.
Positions Available: Two co-superintendents positions available: one to coordinate the West Lawn and the other for the Small Stage at the fair.
Position Supervisor: Gretchen Kirchmann
Learning Goals:
· To network and build relationships with community businesses; including the SBC, YMCA, and local artists.
· To gain a better understanding of media relations, social networking and marketing an event.
· To gain experience in supervising and event planning.
Job Description: Both the Superintendent Entertainment Coordinator for the West Lawn and for the Small Stage will work together on the following objectives.
· Manage the free stage area and west lawn each day (August 10-15) from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
· Book talent to perform daily, concentrate on free local acts, groups and bands.
· Work with Fair Office, Contracted Acts, West Lawn Market, Missoula Stampede Rodeo, and Pageant on scheduling stage performances.
· Administrative duties include using basic office equipment, and layout and design.
· Prepare budget and recruit volunteers to assist with daily operations.
Qualification: Must be available during the summer, needs some marketing and social networking experience, can work independently, knowledge of how a stage and equipment is set up, and graphic art skills are encouraged but not necessary.
Application Instructions: Please bring in a professional resume, cover letter, three written references, and a portfolio of related work (if applicable) to EPIC by the application deadline.
Deadline: 3/5/2010
Contact Information:
Gretchen Kirchmann
Fair Office: 406-721-3247
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