Downtown & Special Events Intern (Spring, 2027)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Downtown Development Manager and Special Events and Marketing Manager will provide guidance, supervision, and support across all projects.

The Main Street Program is currently organizing the Georgetown Swirl, scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2027. The student will assist with event planning, including vendor recruitment and communications, and social media marketing for this major fundraiser, which annually raises over $30,000+ for the Main Street Façade & Sign Grant Program. This funding supports downtown businesses and property owners in making improvements to their buildings and businesses.

The student will support the event planning process, including vendor selection, booth layout, communication with vendors and volunteers, and on-site assistance throughout the festival weekend.

The student will assist with social media content creation, including event updates, graphics, drafting captions, and communicating with the Social Media manager.

Applicants should submit a cover letter & resume. This is a paid internship expected to start January 11 - May 14, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities will focus on planning for special events happening in the spring, downtown initiatives, and social media marketing.
• Additional tasks may include support on other departmental projects.
• In addition to The Georgetown Swirl, the student will aid in other Main Street program efforts, such as Breakfast Bites, board meetings, and various downtown initiatives.
• In the Special Events division, preparations are underway for the Red Poppy Festival, happening April 23-25, 2027.
• This is Georgetown's largest event, drawing over 75,000 attendees.
• The student will also help ensure consistent branding and timely communication across all platforms.
• An initial overview of duties and expectations will be established with the supervisor on the first day.
• Student will format schedule and work from an established timeline for completing the projects.
• A final project evaluation will be given once the events are complete.
• The intern will provide the supervisor with an anticipated schedule and timeline of work once given duties.

Requirements

• The student will be expected to begin the internship in January and complete all assignments by May, in-line with the spring semester.
• OTHER CONSIDERATIONS, DUTIES, ETC.: Candidate should have excellent customer service skills Candidate should be a self-starter Strong writing and oral communication skills required Capable of working on multiple projects at once and prioritizing tasks.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must be comfortable speaking with new people in person, via telephone, and through e-mail communication

Skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

• Facebook and Instagram experience are required Marketing/Graphic Design skills are a plus
• Regular meetings with the supervisor during the internship MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and experience Full-time student at an accredited
• Texas college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required.
• Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Preferred

• Photography and video editing experience and skills are a plus
• Dependable transportation needed to complete the project
• Students in the 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor’s program preferred.

Benefits

• $15.00, hourly. #LoveWhereYouWork!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: PHASES OF WORK: Student will attend an employee orientation on the first day

Some evening and weekend work will be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking. Must be able to stand for extended periods and capable of moving or lifting up to 50 pounds.

SCHEDULE

The project will typically consist of 15-20 hours per week. The internship follows the spring semester with an anticipated start date of January 11, 2027, and an anticipated end date is May 14, 2027. Student must be available to work Saturday, March 6 and Friday, April 23 – Sunday, April 25 for department events. Deadlines and schedules will be developed with the student and supervisor.

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing and criminal background investigation.