What are the responsibilities and job description for the Botanic Gardens Summer Events Internship (Seasonal) position at CITY OF CHEYENNE?
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Description
Summer Events Internship
JOB TITLE: Summer Events Internship
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt – Seasonal
DEPARTMENT: CRE/Botanic Gardens
SUPERVISOR: Events Coordinator
SALARY: $15.45 Per Hour
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Assists with the set up and preparation for events and space rentals at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens. Monitors events and assists with the breakdown of spaces after events conclude. This internship also includes basic gardening and horticultural tasks in garden areas, conservatory, production greenhouses, and the annual flowerbeds. An assigned project must be completed as part of the internship.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that spaces are ready for rentals. Assists in moving furnishings into place and completes any cleaning or touch up needed prior to events.
- Monitor events to ensure that guidelines are followed and assist in addressing any issues or problems that are encountered.
- Assist with the breakdown and storage of furnishings at the conclusion of events.
- Assist in planting and maintaining public landscapes.
- Work harmoniously with staff, volunteers and interns from all backgrounds, identities and ages, orientation, and abilities.
- Maintain a safe environment for the Botanic Gardens staff, volunteers, and visitors.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of basic event management practices.
- Knowledge of safe and efficient movement of properties including tables, chairs, and plants.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology including basic computer skills and word processing software.
- Strong communication skills with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to be organized, creative, and effective when priorities change rapidly due to changing conditions.
- Ability to work independently and to exercise reasonable judgment in decision making with minimal supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Required:
Must have an interest in event management, hospitality, or public relations.
Preferred:
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain the physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 45 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Working Environment:
Work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; cold, warm, humid, hot air may regularly occur; exposure to radiant energy and inclement weather; exposure to cleaning solutions, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, and pest control agents. Outdoor environments in different seasons. Work involves the movement of tables, chairs, and plants.
I will regularly review, understand, and adhere to the City of Cheyenne Employee Handbook and Rules & Regulations. These documents are located on the City of Cheyenne website, under the Human Resources tab, and may be updated annually.
Qualifications
The City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Pension
Salary : $15
