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KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – MARKETING AND EVENT INTERN

Spring Internship (Feb – May)

Summer Internship (May – August)

Fall Internship (September – December)

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Position will work closely with the Power & Light District Marketing and Events Production team of the Kansas City Power & Light District and Kansas City Live! Block. Our interns have the opportunity to gain incredible insight into the marketing field while simultaneously getting valuable event and promotions experience in a fun, upbeat environment. We offer three paid internships throughout the year. Each is four months long.

ACCOUNTABILITES:

Work with Marketing team to create and implement social media campaigns across all brands’ social media channels including, but not limited to: @kcpldistrict, @kcliveblock, @urbanakc, @beerfestkc, @pigandswigkc
Assist with strategic content calendars on a weekly and monthly basis
Monitor analytics with team to identify viable ideas and areas to optimize
Help create engaging content and creative for all platforms and blog posts for website
Provide support to marketing team at events including live social media coverage
Provide customer service support through social media
Research new digital trends
Assist in keeping up-to-date digital influencer and media lists
Assist with day-to-day activities as needed
Provide support to marketing and events team through various events
Help maintain photo and video library
Assist in layered, compelling events inside the Kansas City Live! Block and Kansas City Power & Light District including but not limited to concerts, family fun days, festivals and more. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist in coordinating event logistics pre-and-post event, including but not limited to: registration and attendee tracking, edit promotional materials, vendor registration, and pre- and post-event evaluations
Assist in communicating and coordinating with Power & Light District staff on event details and needs – operations, security, staffing, etc.
Assist in coordinating materials with event sponsors and partners to ensure partnership requirements are met
Create event timeline/run-of-show for events
Distribute marketing collateral and help promote events throughout the district and Kansas City metro area
Be on-site at all events hosted by the Power & Light District unless otherwise notified or approved by management
Research event concepts and ideas
Brainstorm with team to create layers for existing events
Assist management follow up and invoicing with vendors and attendees
Assist marketing and events team as needed with events
Help maintain and execute photo and video library
Assist Marketing and Events team with day-to-day activities as needed
REQUIREMENTS:

Available to work a full-time schedule, 40-hours per week. Part-time opportunities may be available for fall and spring internships.
Available to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings (depending on schedule of events).
Majoring in hospitality, event management, marketing, entertainment, communications or related field.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a plus.
Experience with YouTube, blogs and various social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc.
Experience with graphic design a plus, but not necessary.
Must have good communication skills and work well in team setting or independently.
Must be self-motivated.
Must be organized, independent and be able to multitask.