Intern - Event Planner (Cultural Services) summer

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court,Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O'Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity.Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey;having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and NorthernIllinois.

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

NOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Intern - Event Planner (Cultural Services) summer

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

PAY RATE: $28.81 per hour.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides clerical support in a busy office environment in the weeks preceding the fest which includes heavy phone and email contact with the public, as well as participants in the fest. Other duties include preparing mailings and the dissemination of fest-related information and attending meetings of the Septemberfest Committee. The ideal candidate will need to effectively communicate to a full range of people, be able to shift gears comfortably, and have the ability to prioritize multiple projects, organize time and work cooperatively with others.

The position typically works 13 weeks based on a 20-hour work week in June, a 25-hour work week in July, and a 30-hour work week in August. The availability to work all three days of Septemberfest (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Labor Day weekend) as well as the week before the Septemberfest weekend is required.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Provides clerical support in the months preceding the Labor Day Septemberfest event.
2. Responds to phone, email, and walk-in inquiries from the public and fest participants.
3. Prepares emails, mailings, and information packets for dissemination.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. In the process of obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's degree in special event planning, public relations, communications, recreation, or a related field.
2. Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

BENEFITS:

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER