Cultural Event Planning Internship
Do you have a love for local art and culture? Are you interested in event planning? Enjoy meeting new people and working with a team?
First Friday VH is looking for a cultural event planning and operations intern to join their team! The intern will have the opportunity to see what goes into planning a large event on Martha’s Vineyard, and the experience to discover if this is something they’d like to further pursue. The intern will work closely with the general coordinator and social media/marketing consultant receiving close mentorship and learning the behind-the-scenes steps that go into organizing and promoting a large event.
First Friday VH organizes free community-inspired outdoor events in Vineyard Haven. Started in 2016 and based on the nation-wide "First Friday" art walks, each event celebrates the local art and culture of our island through music, art, and food each first Friday of the month June - October.
The intern will learn networking skills, gain experience marketing/organizing a monthly event, learn to work with local organizations and town officials, and create and share event promotions. On event days the intern will assist on site, working closely with the First Friday team and vendors, while capturing content throughout the event.
Details
Start date: May - June, 2024 | flexible
Hours: 2-4 hours weekly + 8-12 hours on the week of First Fridays
Duration: 3 months | possibility of extension for the right candidate
Duties + Responsibilities
Photographing events
Distributing flyers/posters
Day of event operations
Greeting attendees and giving them info
Assisting vendors as needed
Selling in our merchandise tent
Helping with carriage rides
Opportunity open to
Opportunity open to high school and college students, young professionals (20-30s) and mid-career adults (40+)
Skills + Experience
Required skills:
Interest in arts and culture
Energy
Trustworthy
Willingness to learn
Communication skills
Bonus points for:
Experience in event planning
Knowledge of microsoft (spreadsheets)
Photography skills
Knowledge of Instagram/social media
The ideal candidate is someone passionate about the art community on Martha’s Vineyard and interested in learning about what goes into creating an event focused around local arts and culture.
Compensation + Perks
Compensation: $1,000 stipend for 3 months, including three First Friday events.
Perks: First Friday VH merchandise + building a strong network with local artists and other Island community members/businesses.
Please review the CAMP! Internship Program requirements below:
CAMP! Internship Program
BootCAMP!
CAMP! interns are required to participate in BootCAMP–a weekend of in-person professional development workshops and an orientation. Topics include leadership development, basics of financial wellness, workplace etiquette, etc. Upon completion, interns will receive a certificate of completion and a stipend. Exemptions may be permitted under exceptional circumstances.
When: Saturday, June 22 + Sunday, June 23, 2024
Location: In-person at Slough Farm in Edgartown, MA.
More details coming soon!
Mandatory check-ins
CAMP! interns are required to participate in three check-ins with the CAMP! program coordinator throughout the duration of the internship. This includes an initial meeting at the beginning of the internship program, a mid-way check-in, and an exit interview. During check-ins, interns will reflect on their personal and professional goals and accomplishments relating to their internship experience.