Events Intern (Paid)

Title: Event Ops Intern

Location: San Diego (Remote/Hybrid)

Reports to: Events Director

Pay Rate: $16.30/hour (or current minimum wage)

At Fast Forward Event Productions, we pride ourselves on fostering a creative, inclusive environment that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. Fast Forward creates joyful experiences. We do this through epicurean, lifestyle events that connect passionate enthusiasts with brands that form positive, lasting experiences. Fast Forward and our dynamic team of event and marketing professionals have been at the forefront of creating, producing, and building wine, culinary, and tourism-based events for over 20 years!

The Event Ops Intern is a creative and innovative thinker who thrives on solving challenges and embodies our core values (https://www.fastforwardevents.com/culture/). They are an eager to learn, take-charge professional with the desire to roll up their sleeves and get involved in event logistics, operations, and project management for several large-scale events in both consumer and conference/tradeshow segments of the events industry. Must be able to work across the portfolio of events these events simultaneously throughout the term.

The Event Ops Intern must be able to use critical thinking to anticipate project needs and be able to work cross-functionally to achieve targets. The must be able to effectively manage work priorities and lean into technology/AI when appropriate to continuously improve our internal processes/procedures whenever possible. They must be able to meet deadlines with little supervision and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as the event schedule dictates. Strong communication and effective stakeholder communication is a requirement of the role.

The Event Ops Intern must demonstrate a passion for hospitality, teamwork, outstanding customer service, and be an enthusiastic and authentic professional who is able to build relationships with internal and external customers while self-managing time and priorities to keep tasks and priorities on target.

A great candidate is:

• Highly motivated self-starter looking to dive into the world of event coordination
• Well-spoken and articulate communicator
• Resourceful and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Deadline-driven with strong time management skills
• Creative and innovative thinker who works well as part of a team
• Experienced with Excel, Sheets, or similar platform
• Able to "figure it out", or willing to attempt it when presented with a new issue

Roles and Responsibilities):

• Learn the ins and outs of event production with mentors who oversee:
• Exhibitor/Sponsor Activation Coordination
• Talent Coordination
• Conference Coordination
• Operations & Logistics
• Customer Service Support
• Perform event operation-related research and outreach such as vendors, venues, rentals, etc.
• Exhibitor support and outreach for confirmation of attendance
• Customer support inquiries
• Generate website updates for talent, events, and exhibitor/sponsors
• Assist with the creation of sponsor checklists & post event recaps
• Assist with asset tracking and collection for speakers, brands, exhibitors, sponsors, and other partners
• Assist with inventory as required
• On-site assistance at events - some weekends are required, as events require

The Fine Print:

• Up to 20 hours/week
• Full semester duration
• Remote opportunity with onsite time required for events
• Must live in San Diego County
• Some driving required onsite
• 21 preferred but not required

If you are interested in joining the Fast Forward team, send a resume to  careers@fastforwardevents.com.