Intern - Events
City of Fort Collins

POSITION TITLE: Intern - Events (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req6942
DEPARTMENT: Cultural Services
LOCATION: GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $15 per hour
SELECTION PROCESS: Application Open Until Filled

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

The Community: The City of Fort Collins sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River. At 5,000 feet in elevation, residents enjoy a moderate, four-season climate, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. With 174,800 residents, Fort Collins is Colorado's fourth-largest city and spans 57 square miles. With the 20 year growth projection, the City of Fort Collins is expected to reach 255,000 residents.

The first people who hunted in this region arrived approximately 11,000 years ago, and Northern Colorado remains an integral part of the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations. European-American trappers and traders arrived by the early 1800s but rarely established permanent settlements. Gold and silver discoveries in the Colorado mountains in the mid-1800s and the prospect of land for farming and ranching attracted people from eastern cities and across the globe to the Colorado Territory, including what would become the town of Fort Collins; an agricultural colony that emerged from its founding days as a military fort. The expansion included the sugar beet industry's growth, which brought new residents whose descendants still live here today, including Mexican-American families from southern Colorado, New Mexico, and northern Mexico, as well as Germans from Russia. Since 1879, Fort Collins has been the home of the state's land grant institution, Colorado State University, which currently enrolls 34,000 students. Along with the university, the city's major high-tech and manufacturing companies and breweries attract new residents from all over the country and world. The community's overall social diversity continues to grow.

There are abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available to the many residents who enjoy healthy lifestyles. The nearby Horsetooth Reservoir is a key attraction, as is the Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway. The Downtown district provides many venues for live music, shopping, dining, and nightlife within the city. Fort Collins is widely considered the Craft Beer Capital of Colorado. The City has a strong appreciation for arts, culture, and entertainment. Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation.

The City's long list of acknowledgements includes:

• No. 2 Best Tasting Drinking Water in North America: American Water Works - June 2021
• No. 5 Best Remote-Ready Cities: Livability.com Jan 2021
• Top 30 Creative Small Cities: CVSuite - May 2020
• No. 18 Safest Cities in America: SafeWise - April 2020
• No. 1 Best Place to Live: Livability.com March 2020
• No. 9 Most Fitness Friendly Places: SmartAsset - Dec 2019
• No. 7 Safest Driving Cities: Allstate - June 2019
• No. 4 Best U.S. Cities to Raise a Family: MarketWatch - April 2019
• No. 9 Best Performing Cities: Milken Institute - Jan 2019
• No. 3 U.S. Cities with Highest Economic Confidence: Yahoo - Nov 2018
• No. 2 Brain Concentration Index: Bloomberg - Nov 2018
• No. 1 City in America for Cycling: PeopleForBikes-May 2018
• Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation Award: Alliance for Innovation-April 2018
• The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-Nov 2017
• 18th Best City for Career Opportunities: SmartAsset - Sep 2017
• 3rd Best College Town to Live in Forever: College Ranker - July 2017
• 25 Best Towns Ever: Where to Live Now: Outside Magazine - June 2017
• No. 1 Stable and Growing Housing Market: Realtor.com-June 2017
• 11th Happiest City in America: Yahoo! Finance - March 2017
• No. 9 Top 150 Cities for Millennials Report: Millennial Personal Finance - Feb 2017
• No. 2 Best Cities for Small Business Owners: ValuePenguin - Feb 2017

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

- Potential for paid personal leave and paid holidays

- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, and financial assistance

- Wellness program, workout facilities

- Personal & professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility

- Collaborative work environment

SUMMARY: This is a grant funded position extending from May - September that supports the facilitation and coordination of public and private events at the Gardens on Spring Creek, the community botanical garden of Fort Collins, Colorado. This position will work closely with and report to the Gardens on Spring Creek's Senior Events Coordinator, while also collaborating with a range of staff and volunteers.

This position seeks an individual that is willing and able to work frequent evenings and weekends between May and September in addition to office administrative hours. Office administrative hours will be flexible to work around school schedule, with remote working options. This student must be able to work independently and proactively, be comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and be looking for professional experience and training in the coordination and execution of public and private events.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Gardens on Spring Creek is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins. It is a City of Fort Collins facility with a non-profit partner, the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek. The mission of The Gardens is to enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture. The Friends of the Gardens supports The Gardens through fundraising and advocacy.

The facility includes a Visitor's Center, Butterfly House and 12 acres of gardens. A detailed description of the Gardens on Spring Creek and its programs can be found at www.fcgov.com/gardens.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the planning, set-up, execution, and breakdown of public events
Assist in the facilitation of rental events including helping with facility tours, setup and breakdown, and assisting staff with client needs during rental gatherings
Event planning support may include but is not limited to scheduling entertainers, vendors, creative brainstorming, research, budget management, participation in planning meetings, creation of surveys, internal and external communications support, leading or supporting volunteer trainings, inventory and supplies prep and organization, and post-event evaluations
Event execution support may include but is not limited to volunteer training and supervision, vendor/entertainer support, filling in for volunteer shortages, sound decibel monitoring, and assisting with troubleshooting efforts and problem-solving in response to evolving event needs
Event set-up and breakdown support may include but is not limited to loading in/out vendors and entertainers, setting up and/or breaking down tables, chairs, tents, linens, event décor, and signage, delivering or picking up event supplies, preparing/dissembling centerpieces or other event materials, and leading groups of setup or cleanup volunteers

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 18 years old
Some level of event experience strongly preferred
Experience working with and/or managing volunteers preferred
Regular weekend shifts will be required
Access to a computer with internet connection to work remotely as needed
Learns quickly and follows directions well
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
Proactive with troubleshooting and problem-solving
Self-directed, responsible, willingness to learn, and uses good judgment
Independent, self-motivated, and able to work on projects remotely without direct supervision
Works well as part of a team and individually
Ability to attain proficiency in operating all other equipment necessary to perform job duties
Able to provide direction and supervision to volunteers
Presents positive, professional image while working around clients and in a public setting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's or associate degree in progress in event hospitality or related field or 1-2 years' experience working in events or a related field.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions. Some work is performed in a standard office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, during events the work environment can be noisy and busy.

WORKING HOURS: This position will be required to work frequent weekends and evenings to assist during public and rental events. Availability and willingness to work weekends is necessary. Non-event office hours have some schedule flexibility and remote work options, completed on weekdays within the 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. time frame. This position will be required to work certain public event dates including (but not limited to) the following dates.
Saturday, June 24
Saturday, July 15
Saturday, July 22
Saturday, August 5
Friday, August 25
Saturday, September 16
Saturday, September 23

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Able to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this City policy "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

SUMMARY: This is a grant funded position extending from May - September that supports the facilitation and coordination of public and private events at the Gardens on Spring Creek, the community botanical garden of Fort Collins, Colorado. This position will work closely with and report to the Gardens on Spring Creek's Senior Events Coordinator, while also collaborating with a range of staff and volunteers.

This position seeks an individual that is willing and able to work frequent evenings and weekends between May and September in addition to office administrative hours. Office administrative hours will be flexible to work around school schedule, with remote working options. This student must be able to work independently and proactively, be comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and be looking for professional experience and training in the coordination and execution of public and private events.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Gardens on Spring Creek is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins. It is a City of Fort Collins facility with a non-profit partner, the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek. The mission of The Gardens is to enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture. The Friends of the Gardens supports The Gardens through fundraising and advocacy.

The facility includes a Visitor's Center, Butterfly House and 12 acres of gardens. A detailed description of the Gardens on Spring Creek and its programs can be found at www.fcgov.com/gardens.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the planning, set-up, execution, and breakdown of public events
Assist in the facilitation of rental events including helping with facility tours, setup and breakdown, and assisting staff with client needs during rental gatherings
Event planning support may include but is not limited to scheduling entertainers, vendors, creative brainstorming, research, budget management, participation in planning meetings, creation of surveys, internal and external communications support, leading or supporting volunteer trainings, inventory and supplies prep and organization, and post-event evaluations
Event execution support may include but is not limited to volunteer training and supervision, vendor/entertainer support, filling in for volunteer shortages, sound decibel monitoring, and assisting with troubleshooting efforts and problem-solving in response to evolving event needs
Event set-up and breakdown support may include but is not limited to loading in/out vendors and entertainers, setting up and/or breaking down tables, chairs, tents, linens, event décor, and signage, delivering or picking up event supplies, preparing/dissembling centerpieces or other event materials, and leading groups of setup or cleanup volunteers

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