Event Planner Intern

Job Description

The Aparecio Foundation is a new and growing organization with a great need for Event Planning. The position of Event Planner will be responsible for coordinating activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions. The Event Planners will be expected to be the professionals to plan, arrange and organize every aspect of corporate meetings and events. The Event Planner may also be responsible for suggesting or choosing the best-suited venue for the event, which will have all the amenities that the client needs. Some of the requirements include the arrangements of stage, decorations, food stalls, lighting, sound and video systems, etc. 

• Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.

• Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.

• Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.

• Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.

• Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.

• Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.

• Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment.

• Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.

• Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.

• Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge is defined as the acquisition of information stored in memory through experience and learning. 

• Skills represent the practical aspect of knowledge. The implementation of knowledge in daily tasks that can be acquired or developed through training is termed as skill.  

• Lastly, ability is characterized as the stable and abstract behavioral and cognitive capacity.

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.