Freedom Festival Internship Program
Answering phone and greeting community members
Assisting with graphic design work
Assisting with inventory of Festival buttons, banners, and other merchandise
Logistics, planning, and preparation for the summer festival
Assist with planning all Freedom Festival produced events
Assist with social media efforts
Attend planning meetings as necessary
Attend ALL Freedom Festival produced events
Become a part of the planning and producing of the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival events this summer! Our three month, paid internship is great for college students to gain experience in the event industry while playing a huge role in the success of the Festival.
Freedom Festival Internship
Responsibilities include:
Positive attitude and high energy; Reliable, honest and trustworthy; Work as a team player.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Proficient in basic math.
Must have source of transportation
Detail-oriented and thorough
Comply with organizational policies:
Attendance: Notify supervisor, in advance, of planned or anticipated absences from work.
Dress Code: Be appropriately dressed for daily work schedule
Smoking and Alcohol: Smoking and the consumption of alcohol are not permitted on the premises, in company vehicles, nor during Festival events.
Always representing the festival with pride and excitement.
Expectations:
Supervision & Chain of Command:
Supervision Received: Perform work under the direction of the Executive Director and Events & Marketing Assistant.
Comply with the established chain of command for work-related issues.
Executive Director
Events & Marketing Assistant
Board of Directors
Work the hours of 9am – 4pm from mid-May through mid-August
Overtime hours, nights, and weekends required during Festival (depending on event times)
Paid internship
Work Schedule
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Physical requirements include sitting or standing for long periods of time. Occasionally lifts, carries, and pushes objects up to 50 lbs.
Environmental requirements include working indoors and outdoors. Travel in Cedar Rapids metro area will apply.
Benefits from Freedom Festival
Mileage ($.55 per mile while doing Festival business)
Overtime available
Community networking opportunities
Contact information:
Brittany Barnhart
Executive Director
Brittany@freedomfestival.com
Email cover letter, resume and references to apply.