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Intern (Marketing, Performing Arts)

City of Dothan
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This position may be considered for full time employment.


 

Pay Rates vary:
$15.92/hour for Freshman and Sophomores
$21.23/hour for Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates (within the last 12 months) and returning City of Dothan interns.
 
This is an INTERNSHIP position. ALL applicants must be registered full time students and/or post graduate student within the last twelve months to apply. 

 The Internship Program is designed to be mutually beneficial for the student and the City of Dothan, and while the City considers this program a part of the overall workforce planning system, there can be NO guarantee of full-time employment at the end of the internship.  Funding for this program will be determined annually.
 
The student internship position is a twelve (12) week assignment designed to enrich students through employment opportunities with the City of Dothan.
 
The intern will complete assigned tasks including, but not limited to, providing program or project support which may include the collection and analysis of data, creation and formal presentations of drafts, reports, proposals, charts, and other financial information.  The intern will operate under the close supervision of a designated supervisor.


 

 

Major Duties

 

Event Logistics Coordination

 

  • Assists with advancing and finalizing technical, hospitality, and operational details for concerts, comedy shows, and theater events.

 

Marketing Assistance 

 

  • Develops social media campaigns, promotional materials, and event-specific marketing strategies.

 

  • Schedules social media posts.

 

  • Creates social media video content.

 

  • Uses Placer.ai to develop attendance trends for Performing Arts venues and downtown Dothan activity.

 

  • Maintains existing Performing Arts website.

 

Audience Experience Enhancement

 

  • Conducts surveys and research to improve guest experience and develop audience engagement strategies.

 

Day-of-Event Operations

 

  • Acts as an artist or client liaison, assisting with dressing rooms, catering, and other backstage needs.


 

Post-Event Evaluation

 

  • Helps analyze event success metrics (e.g., attendance, feedback, and sales) to identify areas for improvement.

 

  • Analyzes ticket sale data.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION


 

  • Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.

 

•   Knowledge of social media platforms and analytic tools.

 

•   Knowledge of modern officer procedures and equipment, including ticketing systems and point of sale systems.

 

•   Skill in the use of modern office equipment.

 

  • Skill in organizing and planning work.

 

  • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public and news media.

 

  • Skill in oral and written communication.

 

  • Ability to work cooperatively with others.

 

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

The Civic Center/Opera House Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines include the AP Style Book, Rules of Writing for Media Outlets, the city and department policies and procedures, Policy 16 – City Rates and Services, and contract requirements. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

 

  • The work consists of varied event coordination duties to include coordinating with the Operation and Production divisions.  The unique needs of each client contribute to the complexity of the work.

 

  • The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate Civic Center and Opera House events. Successful performance ensures the successful completion of events.

 

CONTACTS

 

  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, promoters, law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire marshals, local organizations, members of the public, arts organization, and pageant organizers.

 

  • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

 

  • High customer/patron contact in dealing with the public. Conflicting circumstances may arise at times in dealing with the public.

 

  • The work is typically performed in an office and in Civic Center and Opera House facilities. 

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

None.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

  • Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and

 

  • Completed a minimum twenty-four (24) credit hours from an accredited* college or university completed by the end of Spring 2026 semester (currently enrolled or within 12 months), in pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Mass Communications, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and

 

  • A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better GPA on all completed coursework (provide the last grade report OR copy of transcript); and 

 

  • Prior work experience, community involvement, or participation in extra-curricular activities.

 

*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).


 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Possession of a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.   (PBA 9/10/01)

 

  • An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.   

 

  • Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position.   (PBA 8/13/12)

 

  • Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

 

 

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated on training and experience as documented on their application.  This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department by the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

 

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