Event Planning/Special Events Coordinator Internship
Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo
2101 Wilbur Avenue
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006
Available 2012
Available 2012
Internship objective: The Special Events Coordinator will work with the director, student staff and Board of Directors to implement events on behalf of the Foundation.
About the interning organization: The Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo is a Campus Ministry of the United Methodist Church. The Wesley Foundation strives to nurture faith and attract students to a life in Christ through weekly Worship, Bible study, prayer group activities, service projects and fellowship.
The Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Semester’s interns are needed: Spring, summer I and summer II and fall annually
Number of interns needed: minimum of 1
Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable
End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable
Hours per week: A minimum of five hours per week
Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication with a strong interest in event planning/special event coordination.
Desired skills and qualifications: Applicants should have superior written and oral communication skills, as well as a basic knowledge of MS Office and database management. Marketing, PR, Communication or related majors are encouraged to apply.
Description of intern responsibilities: The Special Events Coordinator Intern will work with the director, student staff and Board of Directors to plan and implement three specific events.
1. Parking sticker sales: Prepare marketing plan, and advertising campaign to promote parking sticker sales to students living on and off campus.
2. Fall Alumni Event: Plan and implement a tailgate type event for Wesley Alumni coordinating with WMU Homecoming football game. This will include preparing and mailing invitations to Wesley Alumni, and advertising in the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church.
3. Covenant Church Event: Plan and implement an appreciation dinner for local churches who have agreed to enter into a covenant relationship with the Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo. This event will be held in the early spring.
Location: Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo, 2101 Wilbur Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Intern sponsor: Lisa Marie Batten, Executive Director
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.
Interested students should contact: Lisa Marie Batten @ lisa.m.batten@wmich.edu
Calendar:
E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as neededAll materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
Student’s Signature
Intern’s sponsor (at internship site) signature
Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature
