What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Events position at Parks Tacoma?
This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Parks Tacoma's mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70 parks, 80 miles of trails, 1,000 acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
Join the exceptional staff of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum! The mission of our accredited museum is to engage a diverse regional audience with Puget Sound's first globally connected settlement through historic preservation, experiential learning, and interpretation. This internship supports our mission by assisting in the planning and execution of our summer events, which draw hundreds of visitors to the Fort each year.
Throughout this internship, the intern will work closely with the events team to provide high-quality experiences for visitors, assisting with the development and delivery of events. The intern will gain insight into what it takes to deliver successful events in a dynamic historical environment including event marketing, preparation, and day-of coordination.
- Work closely with the Events team to provide high-quality experiences for visitors
- Assisting with the development and delivery of events.
- Gain insight on delivering successful events including marketing, preparation, and day-of coordination.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in a related field such as business, communications, marketing, event management, or a similar discipline.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. to shoulder height, walk over rough or uneven surfaces, standing for extended periods of time.
- Must have completed at least two years of college coursework at the time of the internship.
Hours/Schedule:
- Up to 20 hours per week.
- Shifts scheduled Monday – Friday; between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Daily hours may vary based on your availability.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to communicate with district employees and customers.
Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at hr@tacomaparks.com.
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
