2025 Event Coordinator Spring Intern
Lexington County Blowfish
Internship
On-site
Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Job Description:
The Lexington County Blowfish are seeking a highly motivated event coordinator for the Spring 2025 semester. The intern will oversee the planning and production of several large events, including the 11th Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff, the 10th Annual Shamrock Parade, monthly community luncheons and the Blowfish Reading Program. We are seeking an independent person who can develop relationships within the community for these events and collaborate with front office staff on the production of each event.
Responsibilities Include:
The Lexington County Blowfish are seeking a highly motivated event coordinator for the Spring 2025 semester. The intern will oversee the planning and production of several large events, including the 11th Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff, the 10th Annual Shamrock Parade, monthly community luncheons and the Blowfish Reading Program. We are seeking an independent person who can develop relationships within the community for these events and collaborate with front office staff on the production of each event.
Responsibilities Include:
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with entries for the Shamrock Parade, a celebration for St. Patrick's Day in downtown Lexington
- Planning event details and all aspects for the Shamrock Parade, including entries and lineup
- Overseeing creation of event details for 11th Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff at the Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown Lexington
- Managing events and addressing potential problems that may arise
- Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event
- Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events
- Providing excellent customer service to customers and clients
- Establish a communication plan with anyone who enters the events put on by the Blowfish
- Work together with the Blowfish front office staff on social media content during the semester
- Assist front office staff with planning of upcoming 2025 summer season
Required Skills:
- Strong customer service skills
- Desire to learn event management
- Ability to problem solve and think on the fly
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience creating content and posting on social media platforms
Experience in a customer service environment
How's it all sound so far?
The Blowfish internship program is designed to provide you training and experience so you will gain valuable skills that assist you as you progress in your sports career.
Please note: Stadium work is part of the internship. This could include tasks such as hanging signs, cleaning restrooms, bagging ice, sweeping and mopping indoor facilities and laundry duties.
Who are we looking for?
The Blowfish are seeking a college student who lives in the Midlands of South Carolina and attends a local college or university. Interns are required to routinely travel to Lexington County Baseball Stadium. It is highly preferred that students are able to receive course credit from their college or university for this internship.
What are the time requirements?
As a Blowfish spring intern, you would work normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) in addition to any weekend events, such as those listed above during the duration of the semester.
Who are the Blowfish?
Located in Lexington, South Carolina, the Lexington County Blowfish are a summer collegiate baseball team, entering the organization’s 20th season overall. The Blowfish are a two-time Coastal Plain League Petitt Cup champion, including during the 2023 season. The organization also has been voted CPL Organization of the Year four times, including in 2022 and ‘23.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Located in Lexington, South Carolina, the Lexington County Blowfish are a summer collegiate baseball team, entering the organization’s 20th season overall. The Blowfish are a two-time Coastal Plain League Petitt Cup champion, including during the 2023 season. The organization also has been voted CPL Organization of the Year four times, including in 2022 and ‘23.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.