Event Production Intern

Please read the entire listing and follow instructions to apply. College credit is available, so please check with your school for all related requirements.

This is an unpaid internship working as an Event Production Intern with projects that include (i) a 30 minute non-fiction short film, (ii) organizing a regional film competition, (iii) graphic design, (iv) online marketing, (v) social media management, and (v) producing live monthly events for several DC based communities. If you want to learn about making movies, social media, graphic design and producing events, then this is your opportunity. Please include a cover letter and write “Event Production Intern” at the top of your cover letter.

We seek a gifted communicator, organizer and team player who can help with building community and managing events that serve a variety of members, including filmmakers, artists, and media professionals. Your responsibilities may include: organizing event schedules, research, writing, film production, managing attendees, managing communication, finding locations, finding speakers, reaching out to sponsors, graphic design, web admin, and social media.

To apply, please send a Cover Letter -and- a Resume with current contact information. In your Cover Letter, please: (a) include the words “Event Production Intern” typed at the top of your cover letter. [Important] (b) answer, “What relevant skills and experience do you have?” [Please answer using complete sentences.] (c) answer, “What is your schedule of availability? How many hours per week are you available to work? When are your preferred stop/start dates?” [Please answer using complete sentences.] (d) What filmmaking skills do you have currently?

Requirements: Be a nice person. Be able to quickly learn new techniques and processes. Be flexible, patient and talented. Also, be responsible, diplomatic, honest, well spoken, and resourceful. You must be proficient in MS Word and Google Docs. Be physically located in the greater D.C. Metro Area and be available to work in Silver Spring / Bethesda. Be a creative person at heart. [Enjoy writing, drawing, film/video, dance, music, etc.]

Skills Preferred: a Knowledge of Filmmaking, Web Design, and/or Adobe products (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, etc) is a plus. [Technical training may be available for outstanding applicants.]

Job Type: Internship

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Job Location:

• Bethesda, MD (Preferred)