Marketing & Events Intern

Primary Responsibilities: Event Planning – Work with Fernwood staff to plan and execute quality Fernwood events and programming. Press Releases - Work with a Fernwood staff member on writing and distributing weekly press releases and creating specific press releases for special events, programs, exhibits as needed. Event Promotion – Post Fernwood events, programs, exhibits on online community calendars. Distribute posters and newsletters to local establishments. Secondary Responsibilities: Data Entry – Work with Fernwood staff on data entry tasks in Altru. Day Trips – Assist in the logistics, planning, and execution of Fernwood coordinated day trips. Marketing Calendar – Update and maintain. Event Information – Respond to event information requests. Project(s): Garden Party – Assist in the organization, logistics, and implementation of Fernwood’s annual fundraiser. Manage the donation database for all incoming silent auction items. Work with the Garden Party planning committee. Qualifications / Skills: - Intermediate Computer knowledge, specifically spreadsheets - Customer Service experience - Desire to learn new things - Must be flexible as projects and priorities shift - Be willing to work on a team as well as independently - Be prepared to work in a fun, fast-paced environment - Availability to work some nights and weekends Internship Application Process: - Online at fernwoodbotanical.org under Employment