Events Intern

Application deadline is Friday March 21, 2025 at 4:30pm but position could close sooner if the right candidate is found. Please attach your required cover letter, resume and professional references to your application.

The Fargo Park District is seeking two individuals to assist the Events Department in the planning, facilitation, and supervision of events in our community. Events may range from smaller, community events drawing a few hundred people to large-scale events drawing in thousands of people.

This position will begin in mid-May and finish the final week of August. The responsibilities and hours will range from week to week, averaging about 30 hours per week. Depending on the event schedule, a specific week's hours may be as few as 20 or as many as 40. Applicants should be available to work extended hours on the majority of the following dates in 2025: May 1, 6, 10, 15, 17, 24, 25; June 7, 9, 10, 13, 17, 25, 28; July 1, 9, 10, 16,17, 24, 30, 31; August 13, 14, 21, 23, 24.

The evening and weekend schedule will be set at beginning of the internship.

Candidates seeking a degree in the field of Tourism and Hospitality or a similar field are preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitating community events independently; supervising staff members, preparing required materials, etc.
• Completing projects as directed by the Event Supervisors to prepare for large-scale events.
• Working in partnership with other departments to ensure all parties involved in an event are working towards the same goal.

Required Experience:

• Experience with team management and supervision
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Ability to actively participate as a team member on projects
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines