Event Planning Internship in Orange County
Located in Anaheim, California, the Business Expo Center is a premier event facility that specializes in the accommodation of business events including seminars, conferences, meetings, trade shows, expos, and conventions. We also provide space for social events such as receptions, celebrations, banquets, and holiday gatherings. Unlike other event venues, we also provide the means to boost exposure and increase event attendance through such amenities as video streaming and a variety of marketing opportunities.
We are seeking several event planner volunteers who want hands-on experience in the field of event planning. Our volunteers will have an opportunity to learn about the industry and use their experience to develop a professional career in the event planning business.
| Key responsibilities for learning include: |
- Communicate with customers and vendors
- Creating floor plans for events
- Assist in the set up audiovisual equipment for clients
- Assisting event planners with event logistics
- Communicating with vendors to ensure event flow
- Assisting with writing proposals
- Organizing and creating event materials, which may include name badges, registration forms, flyers, and evaluations
| Desired Skills and Attributes: |
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Flexibility in schedule due to possibility of night and weekend events
- Ability to multitask
- Work independently as well as in a team
- Well organized
- Good interpersonal skills
- Great attention to detail
- Good work ethic
- Must be willing to go the extra mile for clients
- Willing to engage, learn, and have fun
| Benefits: |
- Interns will gain hands-on experience in the field of event planning
- Gain industry business knowledge you won’t learn anywhere else
- Letter of recommendation upon satisfactory completion of your internship
- Networking opportunities with business professionals
We look forward to meeting you. Please email your resumes and cover letters as attachments to (include Event Planner Volunteer in subject line): hr@businessexpocenter.com
