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Event Planning & Marketing Intern

Gaslamp Event Management Inc.
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Job Description:

Event Planning Marketing Communications Web-Marketing Intern

 

COMPANY PROFILE

GEM – Gaslamp Event Management, Inc. is an award winning and full service event planning, hospitality consulting leader and promotion powerhouse, located in the heart of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter.

Together, GEM’s four divisions (1) EVENT PLANNING, (2) HOSPITALITY CONSULTING, (3) MARKETING & PROMOTIONS and (4) TALENTS operate in synergistic equilibrium to deliver powerful results to the interrelated worlds of modern lifestyle, hospitality and special events for GEM’s clients. With a wealth of experiences and successful track record, GEM remains one of the most sought after strategic partners in San Diego's nightlife, hospitality, corporate, non-profit and social scenes.

Visit us on the web at www.GaslampEvent.com | www.DowntownDolls.com | www.ClubVIPSD.com

 

GEM’S PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS & CLIENTS (PARTIAL LIST)

  • Gaslamp Mardi Gras
  • Irish 4 A Day “San Diego's #1 St. Paddys Day Party Hop!”
  • Cinco de Mayo SD
  • San Diego Zombie Crawl
  • Breeders Cup “Superbowl of Horse Races”
  • USS Theodore Roosevelt's Fire & Ice Holiday Party
  • Movember SD
  • Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Grand Opening with Black Eyed Peas
  • Red Bull International Air Race
  • Padres Opening Day Party
  • Del Mar Races Pre-Opening Day & Opening Day Party
  • The Red Ball at The Grand Del Mar
  • Leading nightclubs & bar in the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village, such as Omnia, PARQ, Fluxx, Side Bar, F6ix, The Keating Hotel, Hotel Indigo, Marriott Gaslamp, Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar, Vin De Syrah and more

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is designed for aspiring event planners and marketers with a strong interest in event driven marketing, special event coordination, hospitality, nightlife and tourism.

Your job duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Event conceptualization and coordination for block parties in the Gaslamp Quarter such as Gaslamp Mardi Gras (Jan-March), Irish 4 A Day (Jan-March), San Diego Zombie Crawl (Aug-Oct).
  • Management of online marketing, social media, and email marketing campaigns.
  • Support events and marketing efforts of BID – Business Improvement Districts such as GQA - Gaslamp Quarter Association and EVA – east Village Association
  • Hospitality Consulting
  • Perform SWOT Analysis to identify business opportunities and develop strategies for new businesses
  • Manage the GEM & Downtown Dolls Brand
  • Talent Scouting & Management

DESIRED HOURS PER WEEK + LENGTH:

12-20 hour per week

2 - 3 months

SALARY / BENEFITS & PERKS

  • This is an unpaid internship offered to students seeking to gain school credit as well as first-hand experience in event planning and marketing.
  • If accepted for this position, intern will gain various skills and benefits such as establishment of a solid professional network by working with those affiliated in San Diego’s professional and social scene.
  • Mentoring by GEM’s CEO, Sin Bosier (awarded by Mayor Jerry Sanders “Trailblazer of The Year” 2006)
  • You will gain a very well-rounded experience in special event coordination; event based marketing, social media integration, public relations, creative writing, business management, and more.
  • Invitations to exclusive A-List events and networking mixers, where you will be introduced to various large-scale business owners of San Diego.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS UNPAID INTERNSHIP?

Please submit your cover letter and resume to GaslampEvent@gmail.com and answer the following questions within your CL:

Q1. Are you doing this apprenticeship for credit and/or experience?

Q2. If accepted, when will your internship start and end?

Q3. What days and hours can you commit to Mon – Fri between 10am and 7pm?

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to offer one of the most rewarding and sought after internships in San Diego.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • You must be fun-loving, energetic, outgoing and driven.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
  • Familiar with various social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
  • Keen attention to detail, efficient in executing tasks
  • Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal and external parties.
  • Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment, be a “self-starter” and “go-getter”
  • Knowledge of Canva, Meta Business Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, graphic design a plus.