LACS to Hire Summer Event Management & Marketing Intern- PAID Position

The Luxembourg American Cultural Society (LACS) in Belgium WI is seeking an Events Management & Marketing Intern for our Luxembourg Fest and other summer events.  This paid internship is a great opportunity for anyone interested in fundraising, non-profit management, event management, hospitality, and marketing. 

Intern will be paid a total stipend of $1,200 with a minimum requirement of 150 hours completed over the summer. Start date negotiable, however the intern must be available to work from August 1 – 17, 2022.  Other hours are negotiable. The internship will take place onsite at the LACS, some duties may be done off-site with Executive Director’s approval. Go to www.lacs.lu for more information. 

The Intern will work closely with the Executive Director, LACS staff members, and Marketing/Event Coordinator and will support multiple activities associated with Luxembourg Fest, a four-day event August 11 – 14^th.  Event activities include a Fest Fundraising Dinner, Cultural Forum, Private Donor Event, Members Meeting.  Luxemburg Fest activities include a Treipen Eating Contest, Parade, Kids Zone, Bands, Mass, and Food Vendors.  

Responsibilities:

• Attend planning meetings and work in a team environment that includes Community members. 
• Responsible for all stages of planning and implementing specific event activities. 
• Manage and solicitate auction items (in-person and virtual auction).
• Work with Givesmart in managing ticket sales and virtual auction. 
• Assist where needed to set up and take down event seating and tents.
• Assist with social media and other marketing materials for the event. 
• Develop connections and unique marketing initiatives to promote the event
• Other duties may be given to support the operations of the Society. 

Requirements: 

• Good Communication skills and enjoy working with large groups of people. 
• Must be available to work long hours through Luxembourg Fest Weekend.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 25 lbs is required.
• Candidates can be enrolled in and on track for a degree in Marketing, Development, Hospitality or Event Management or are making a career change.
• Drivers license and vehicle is required (you will be reimbursed for travel specific to the internship activities)

Email resume and letter of intent to (please include Event Intern in subject line) by April 15,2022.  

Patricia Lutz
Executive Director
Luxembourg American Cultural Society
Plutz@lacs.lu
262-476-5091