Event Development Internship

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The Wish-A-Mile (WAM) Bicycle Tour is the largest Make-A-Wish Michigan fundraiser with a goal to raise $2.0 million dollars to grant wishes for Michigan wish kids. There are 3 route options, the WAM 300, WAM 50, and WAM Jr. The WAM intern will help execute ride logistics to create a premier cycling event.

Responsibilities:

· Communicate with local law enforcement and communities regarding traffic control and awareness of the tour

· Create/update signage for tour

· Research various products and services that are needed for the tour

· Make in-kind asks for donated items

· Effectively lead a school crew team on tour - this team will move from location to location ahead of the participants ensuring that the location is prepared for arrival

· Lead kids activity tent at the Heroes Hurrah Finish Line Celebration - includes all pre-planning of vendors and supplies

· Ability to proofread varies documents that are distributed to WAM participants and uploaded on the WAM website

· Learn event logistics from making an ask to sending a thank you

· Secure event enhancements

· Stuff packets, gift bags, totes

· Support the WAM team as needed

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Graduate degree program and able to receive college credit

· Must possess the ability to work part-time: 1 - 1 ½ or 2 days April/May through August

· Must be available July 11 - 26, 2021

· Must be able to lift totes, cases of water, and other supplies