Wizards is looking for an events intern.
POSITION: Â Â Â Intern - Events Team
TEAM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Events Team; Organized Play
REPORTS TO: Â Events, Manager
FLSA: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Non-Exempt
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Supervises: This position does not supervise anyone.
Other Key Relationships: All OP-events positions, all OP, brand, R&D, Sales, On-line media, Wotc N facilities, etc.
JOB DUTIES
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:
Observe all stages of event management from both tournament side and conventions side
Assist in all aspects of event management
Take on short-term responsibilities for projects, as appropriate
TRAVEL to approximately 2 events per month. Responsibilities at each show will vary. A full range of event experience will be available, depending on the aptitude of intern.
Tasks like: Â Â Â Â Â Â
        Hotel lists
        Travel reservations
        Pre Con notes
        Event request sheets from decorators
        Shipping and Drayage
        Event budgeting and accounting
        Opening POs, processing contracts
        Filing and managing paper and electronic information
        Assistant show manager on-site
        Packing, ordering, unpacking, organizing, etc. product and event materials
        Post-show reports and wrap-ups
Secondary Functions:
Observe other show managers
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 21years of age
Organized
Good under pressure
Quick learner
Independent worker
Eager to get as much event experience as possible in 3 months!
Willing to travel!
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and work on your feet for 10+ hours per day on show site
Education and Training:
Completed at least 3 years of college or university
Strong interest in managing events
Majors like: Business marketing, Event marketing, Theatre, Communications, Travel and Restaurant industry, etc.
No training needed
Prior Related Experience:
Some experience in event management, at least 1 event or production or festival or sampling.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Familiar with computer programs; Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, Abode illustrator/photo shop
Time Expected to Reach Full Performance Level in Position
None. We will use the position as is for the full 3 months.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position
Apply online at
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=aboutus/jobs