EVENT COORDINATION
For events, the winter & spring months are focused on fundraising, pre-event logistic planning, vendor coordination, surveying event past participants, and other duties as assigned. The Special Events & Marketing Intern serves as the key assistant in all these areas, reporting directly to the Marketing, Events, & Social Media Director. The Special Events & Marketing Intern will also assist the Director of Public Space Initiatives onsite during the winter and spring activations.
2023 Flagship Events include:
- Taste and Toast (March)
- Downtown Dining Week (TBD date)
- Downtown Employee Appreciation Week (August)
- Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival (November/December)
Public Space Projects include:
- Winter in the City (social media assistance + onsite event assistance)
- Broadway Skates at Red Arrow Park (January + February)
- Downtown Ice-Capade (February)
- Lightfield by HYBYCOZO at Cathedral Square (January through May)
- Onsite event assistance includes: set-up and tear-down of winter series at Red Arrow Park and Cathedral Square (if applicable).
- Other public space coordination as assigned.
SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING
Under direct supervision & collaboration with the Director, the Special Events & Marketing Intern serves as the key content creator for MKE Downtown blog & social media channels, including but not limited to: TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Duties include:
- Collaborate with Marketing, Events, & Social Media Director on Milwaukee Downtown’s social media outlets
- Write and publish relevant blog content for Milwaukee Downtown blog
- Assist in graphic design via Canva
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
- Maintain databases, mailing lists, and vital records
- Be prepared to professionally assist and answer questions, concerns, and comments regarding Milwaukee Downtown via telephone, email, and social media
- Assist with Board of Directors preparation when applicable