Social Media & Grass Roots Marketing Intern (15 hrs/wk, May – September) Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work closely with the Director of Special Events and Director of Communications to develop and execute comprehensive, full year social media plan for FRYfest including social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc. • Lead and attend all grass roots marketing opportunities at area events; coordinate volunteers and CVB staff (parades, farmers markets, fairs, etc.) |
• Develop marketing strategies for various programming recruitment needs – work with Programming and Operations intern to execute
• Assist in development of sponsorship fulfillment reports
• Assist in website optimization by developing keyword strategies
• Other related duties as assigned including: development of radio scripts, press releases, e-newsletters, etc.
Event Operations & Logistics Intern (15 hrs/wk, April – September)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• FRYfest
• Assist the FRYfest Operations Committee in the planning and execution of FRYfest
•Compile and maintain an updated list of all FRYfest operational needs including signage, tents, maps, tables, chairs, generators, etc.
•Develop and execute various FRYfest operations/programming pieces: Small FRY Zone, Hawkeye Cornhole Tournament, Concert, Tailgate Row Specials, etc.
•Work closely with Social Media & Grass Roots Marketing Intern to develop recruitment plans for above mentioned programming pieces
•Assist Social Media & Grass Roots Marketing Intern in executing grass roots marketing strategies (parades, fairs, farmer’s markets, etc.)
•Attend all related FRYfest Operation committee meetings and other meetings when appropriate
•Assist in the coordination/timeline development of all set-up and tear-down of event
• Coralville 4thFest
•Work with City of Coralville staff & community 4thFest Committee in planning and organizing Coralville 4thFest (July 3 and 4th)
•Develop 2-3 promotional special events with the committee that celebrate the 4thFest theme
•Assist the Food Vendor Committee to solicit vendors and Parade Committee to communicate with parade applicants
•5 – 10 hrs/week (of the 15 hrs/week) dedicated to 4thFest in April, May and June. All 15 hrs/week will be dedicated to FRYfest after July 4 – September.
• Other related duties as assigned
Event Programming Intern (15 hrs/wk, May – September)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist the Director of Special Events in developing the programming schedule for FRYfest
• Develop and lead execution of various FRYfest programming elements including, but not limited to: Hawkeye Collectors Showcase, UI DeGowin Blood Drive, Hawkeye Trivia Challenge, Fashion Show & Product Showcase, Hawkeye Game Night, etc.
• Work closely with Social Media & Grass Roots Marketing Intern to develop recruitment plans for above mentioned programming pieces
• Assist Social Media & Grass Roots Marketing Intern in executing grass roots marketing strategies (parades, fairs,
farmer’s markets, etc.)
• Attend all related committee meetings
• Other related duties as assigned