Event Center & Marketing Assistant

City of Martin Student Internship Job Description

• Position Title: Event Center & Marketing Assistant 
• Department: Community Development & Marketing 
• Location: Martin Event Center & City Hall 
• Reports To: Director of Community Development & Marketing 
• Hours: 10 – 20 hrs. per week. 10 hrs. per week guaranteed. Nights and weekends required. 
• Compensation: $10 per hr. 

Overview

The City of Martin’s Department of Community Development & Marketing is seeking a motivated, dependable, and resourceful intern to support the department’s marketing projects, and community events. This position requires an individual who is adaptable and self-directed, with the ability to transition seamlessly between customer service responsibilities, administrative tasks, and project-based assignments. Assist Director of Community Development & Marketing with the design and execution of marketing projects including but not limited to: photography, videography, and social media Qualifications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Intermediate knowledge of Audio/Visual (AV) technology systems with the ability and confidence to trouble shoot common technical issues independently • Ability to learn new AV systems quickly • Intermediate knowledge of Canva o Adobe design products optional • Intermediate graphic design skills • Ability to lift 50lbs. independently • Ability to work independently and be resourceful with light supervision

A primary responsibility of this position will be serving as the on-site event contact for activities and rentals hosted at the City’s Event Center, particularly during evening and weekend hours. This role requires a high level of professionalism, accountability, and independent decision-making to ensure events operate smoothly and guests receive a positive experience. The intern should also be comfortable setting up, operating, and troubleshooting standard audio/visual equipment and related technology. 

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in live event management and production, hospitality, arts and culture administration, marketing, or community development. The position offers valuable hands-on experience in event coordination, customer service, facility operations, and municipal government. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Onsite manager for events scheduled in events center
  • Greet/welcome event point of contact(s) known as the “client” at the event center for pre-event set-up
  • Must be onsite for the duration of the event, (including set-up and teardown) providing customer service to the client through resourceful problem solving, trouble-shooting AV, or physical labor
  • Responsible for set-up, teardown and basic cleaning of event center equipment after events
  • Responsible for basic cleaning of floors and removal of garbage after events.
  • Report any damage to the event center by client
• Assist Director of Community Development & Marketing with the design and execution of marketing projects including but not limited to: photography, videography, and social media 

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Audio/Visual (AV) technology systems with the ability and confidence to trouble shoot common technical issues independently
• Ability to learn new AV systems quickly
• Intermediate knowledge of Canva
  • Adobe design products optional
• Intermediate graphic design skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs. independently
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful with light supervision