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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Opportunity: 

The Arboretum at Penn State is offering a paid part-time summer internship for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in career paths in event management and related topics. This position will work approximately 20 hours/week and will run for 18 weeks preferably beginning in May and concluding following the annual Pumpkin Festival in October; however, start and end dates are negotiable. Internship responsibilities will be a combination of in-office work (weekdays), and event management and staffing (primarily nights and weekends).  

Experience: 

This internship provides a hands-on introduction to event management and customer service in a public garden setting. With the guidance and support of the Events & Rentals Manager, the successful candidate will gain event management experience with inter-departmental organization, timelines and logistics, and on-site coordination at rental spaces within the Arboretum. Additionally, this position will provide exposure to the rental contract process from inquiry to execution. The program will immerse the candidate into the world of public gardens, visitor services, and volunteer management while integrating public relations skills and donor support. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Attend event meetings alongside the Events & Rentals Manager and client to walk through the details of the event, answer questions, generate ideas, and outline garden and event rules, regulations, and guidelines.  

• Create and maintain up-to-date timelines for each rental event, including creating or adjusting event diagrams, layouts, and maps. 

• Communicate timelines, rules and regulations, and event logistics (including items of special notice) to event vendors. This may include collecting certificates of insurance and licensing for caterers, when applicable. 

• Coordinate venue setup and teardown, including event