The National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking an Events & Activations Intern to assist with the execution of the BID's events calendar. Responsibilities for this role include:
Support the Director of Events & Activations in the execution of events/activations
Provide on-site staff support of recurring weekly events
Support marketing efforts for all events and programs
Assist with management and storage of event materials and furnishings
Oversee online event calendar for events
Assist with procurement of vendors and event partners
Support development and strategy for new events and programming
Track vendor, performer and event inquiries
Other duties as required
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Strong research, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Detail-oriented, self-starter, and problem-solver
Technical capability with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Team-oriented with a positive outlook
Collaborative and creative mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Interest in event management or past experience with events preferred
Familiarity with Arlington County and National Landing a plus
Currently enrolled or completed an undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited College or University
Must be available between early January and May 2025
Specific start and end dates are flexible
An extension through the summer of 2025 is also a possibility if mutually agreeable
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS:
Experience and exposure to all facets of a placemaking organization
Gain experience in project management and event planning and production
Introduction to event permitting and planning processes in the Arlington County community
Opportunity to build experience in community and business engagement
Exposure to community leaders and businesses
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
This is an in-person, part-time position working between 10 and 30 hours per week and may include remote work as well as evening and/or weekend meetings and community events.
COMPENSATION: $22/Hour
TO APPLY:
Send a resume AND cover letter to careers@nationallanding.org with a subject line of "Events & Activations Intern." Submissions MUST be sent by Friday, November 15th at 5:00pm.
About the National Landing Business Improvement District
The National Landing BID is a nonprofit public-private partnership that serves as the place management organization for the National Landing neighborhoods of Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard in Arlington County, Virginia. We're storytellers, placemakers, idea champions, and community builders. We bring people together through placemaking, public art, transportation, economic development, events, marketing, and promotion.
Already Virginia's largest walkable downtown, National Landing is in the midst of an exciting renaissance driven by billions of dollars in public and private investment that will deliver new and enhanced housing, offices, parks, transportation and infrastructure in the coming years.
Our mission, vision, and values
Mission: To serve as champions for the National Landing neighborhoods of Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard
Vision: National Landing will redefine downtown as a dynamic, mixed-use, urban center with vibrant streets, playful programming, next-generation mobility, world-class parks, and human-scaled design. Our future is sustainable and innovative, with a strong economy and inclusive community.