Events Assistant Internship at Top Wedding Venue in DC

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Overlooking Meridian Hill Park, the Josephine Butler Parks Center is an 18,000 sq ft, 40-room Renaissance-revival style mansion. Washington Parks & People operates the Parks Center as a "greenhouse" for advancing Washington’s parks and public spaces. As a center for shared space, Parks & People provides low cost office space for 10-12 community-based non-profit organizations and an array of other benefits on the basis of partnership and an alignment of mission.

Once the home of the Hungarian Embassy to the United States, the Josephine Butler Parks Center has transformed into the Embassy of the Earth with a global mission that radiates out from our home here in Washington, DC. Washington Parks & People's idea of community driven green urban revitalization has attracted thousands of partners and those looking for a different type of venue that is both socially conscious and globally aware, allowing it to be continuously awarded the top wedding venue in DC.

Washington Parks & People is in need of 2 highly driven individuals to be an Events Assistant to help with Events Manager with event coordinating, setup, administrative needs, and building tours. This is a great opportunity for those looking to learn the ins and outs of Events Management for the best wedding venue in DC.

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to):
-Greet and welcome all visitors to the Josephine Butler Parks Center while engaging with them about the Center’s historical impact within the DC community
-Administrative support such as answering phones, filing event documents, labeling, printing, setting up and breaking down event materials
-Working with event staff to coordinate and plan events
-Shadowing our Event Specialist and helping them with event research and other event related tasks
-Helping with event contracts and caterer information
-Posting information on social media regarding events and opportunities at the Parks Center

Required and Desired skills:
-Background and interest in working with volunteers
-Ability to work in a collaborative way with a small staff
-Must be able to multi-task, problem solve, thrive in a dynamic work environment, and enjoy working with a variety of people
-Resourceful, flexible, and a self starter
-Excellent oral communication skills
-Passionate about the mission of Parks & People and the ThinkOutside! Campaign

Applicants must be able to work at least 3 days a week excluding weekends. Schedule can be changed/modified after meeting with Event Manager.

For more information regarding Washington Parks & People and the Josephine Butler Parks Center please visit https://www.washingtonparks.net/josephine-butler-parks-center/

Please, send a cover letter detailing why you're interested in becoming our Parks Center Ambassador and your resume to volunteer@washingtonparks.net

Washington Parks & People is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or any other practices on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, or sexual orientation. People of color and residents of Washington, DC are strongly encouraged to apply.