SPECIAL EVENTS INTERNSHIP Brighton, MI

Reporting to the Regional Marketing Manager and Director of Operations, the events coordinator is responsible for planning and execution regional events in the Detroit, Lansing, Flint/Saginaw, Grand Rapids and Toledo, OH areas.

The 2012 summer internship begins May 29th – September 9th.

Qualifications:

•       Previous customer service and operational experience

•       Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

•       Experience in the coordination of special events

•       Ability to manage multiple projects

•       Possesses solid presentation and public speaking skills

•       Enrollment in University or college level Business, Public Relations or Marketing program or marketing experience is an asset

•       Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Key Responsibilities:

•       Provides support to the Regional Marketing Managers & Coordinators when executing Community Events

•       Coordinates the pre-event planning, and budget management of events - utilizing the special events vehicle and event assets

•       Works with operations team to plan menu, pricing, and stock order

•       Plans marketing collateral and distribution for each event

•       Coordinate staffing and volunteer schedules for events

•       Oversees the maintenance and daily operations of the Community Events Program

•       Communicates and acts as a liaison with franchisee’s surrounding community events

•       Provides a post event analysis (i.e.) administration, P/L statements, inventory, monies raised and post event summaries

•       After each event, ensures the Community Events Vehicle is clean, well-stocked & maintained

•       Coordinates and executes with the post event analysis and the tear down of event materials

•       Special projects as assigned

To apply please visit timhortons.com