Operations and Events Intern - Trailhead (hybrid)

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Overview:

Trailhead is the hub for all things entrepreneurial in Boise, providing downtown co-working space, educational programs, mentorship, fundraising opportunities, and networking to Boise’s entrepreneurs and business professionals. Trailhead’s coworking space is also used to host professional events such as launch parties, networking, workshops, group meetings, and galas. 

As an Operations Coordinator Intern, you will play a key role in coordinating, planning, and implementing Trailhead events like Boise Entrepreneur Week, You Lead Idaho, Boise Pitch Night, Tree City Trailblazers, and more! This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operations and event planning while contributing to a dynamic and impactful event that has become a cornerstone of the entrepreneurial community in Boise.

Opportunity/Project Duties:

• Assist with event planning, coordination, and implementation of events, including logistics, vendor management, and scheduling
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, sponsors, and partners to ensure successful event
• Provide on-site support during events
• Manage the daily operations of the coworking space 

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with event planning and coordination
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and identify opportunities
• Ability to work independently and with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Preferably on a study path related to business, marketing, communications, event planning, or a related field (not a requirement)

Skills You Will Develop:

• Event coordination and logistics management
• Project management 
• Vendor and sponsor relations and management
• On-site event management and execution
• Collaborating with a team to achieve project goals

Additional Student Requirements (if applicable):

• Reliable transportation to attend in-person meetings, in-person shifts, and events at our downtown Boise office location.
• Availability to work some evenings
• A quality laptop for remote work.