Job Title:	Denver's Division of Theatres and Arenas Sponsorship Intern
Closing Date/Time:	Sun. 01/31/10 11:59 PM Mountain Time
Salary:	$0.00 Annually
Job Type:	Intern
Location:	Theater & Arenas, Denver, Colorado

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The Marketing Department of the City & County of Denver’s Division of Theatres and Arenas seeks an unpaid, part-time or full-time intern to assist with activation of sponsorship programs to include event coordination, on-site support, creative planning and promotion and lead generation in support of the sales goals of the organization. The position may include other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or requested.
Job Responsibilities:
The intern will experience a fast-paced, professional environment of sponsorship and marketing and will learn about the Division of Theatres and Arenas and its initiatives, Denver municipal government and public service. The intern will be expected to take direction as well as take initiative to problem solve as an individual, and will take on new tasks and complete them relatively independently. This person will act as a liaison for Theatres and Arenas and coordinate events and sponsorship activation onsite. This individual will also draft proposals and generate reports.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree. Marketing, business, communications, event management, venue or facility management, or hospitality major preferred. Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong and outgoing charisma and people skills, strong organization skills, strong time management skills. Must be able to proactively plan and coordinate work; maintain sponsorship contract compliance and be willing to work non-traditional hours. Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to commute to the various venues that Theatres & Arenas manages, as well as arrange travel as needed to coordinate sponsorship activation. Comfort with Microsoft Word and Excel and office equipment. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Dependable and energetic personality. Helpful (but not required): Microsoft Outlook. Sales experience and knowledge of the Denver market.
Additional Information:
Closing Date and Time: Open until filled Schedule: Part time, must be willing and able to work non-traditional hours Compensation: Credit. Upon request, we will work with your college/university to accommodate the requirements of your school's internship program. Orientation: Interns will be briefed on the multitude of projects that the marketing department undertakes in relation to sponsorship. Projects will be mutually decided upon based on the needs of the department. Students will work closely with members of the marketing department and will be brought into our team through introduction to other staff members, sponsorship representatives and through regular team meetings. Training/Instruction: Instruction on the use of the City's computer systems, office protocol and background information on the Theatres and Arenas division will be provided at the start of the internship. Additional training will be provided as needed. Interns are encouraged to ask questions and seek out help when necessary. Weekly meetings will be set for project updates and to clarify direction. Supervision: Interns will be expected to complete projects with quite a bit of self-direction. Projects will be guided by staff members. To apply: Applications are not being accepted online. Instead, please electronically submit a letter of interest (including schedule of availability), a resume, and 3 references to amber.fochi-little@denvergov.org. Please use “Sponsorship Internship-Fall/Winter 2009” for the subject line. Interviews will be scheduled in October until the position is filled.