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High-Energy Special Event Production Company
Seeks High-Energy Intern

 A great opportunity is looking for an owner.  Seasonal internships for friendly, flexible, energetic people are available!  Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. has garnered international acclaim for its special events and festivals designed to attract visitors to Hampton Roads and to improve the quality of life for the region’s residents. 

Non-paying internships are available for college credit with the Marketing and Sales Departments. All interns are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday in addition to any additional work during event weekends. Each internship should average 240 hours (or whatever is required by the accredited college or university). 

General Internship Duties to Include:

• Help with distribution of promotional print material
• Assist in tracking and responding to vendor inquiries
• Assist with ticket mailings
• Prep event sales locations with signage and displays before events
• Prep the event site with promotional and directional signage for guests before events
• Assist with sales and admission gate operations during events
• Help festival guests with any customer service questions they may have during an event
• Assist in gathering survey data during events
• Assist in documenting and photographing events 
• Troubleshoot various challenges during the event

 Intern must be able to:

• Smile
• Lift and carry at least 32 pounds at one time
• Maneuver a handcart
• Climb a ladder and/or scaffolding
• Work as many as 16 hours in a day
• Be available from Thursday until late Sunday evening during Festival weekends

Most of the concerts, festivals and special events fall on the weekends, so availability and flexibility is a must.  The ideal candidate is willing to sweat a little bit and smile a lot.  A great working atmosphere in an outdoor setting awaits you.

Interested intern applicants should apply online. For more information on Norfolk Festevents intership please call 757-441-2345.