WANT TO JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM?
The Ordered Step offers a 3-6 month internship for those seeking to gain industry experience and learn what it takes to produce successful events. Selected interns will gain valuable, hands-on experience in the areas of: wedding and event planning, design and decor elements, small business operations, and social media marketing. Interested applicants should e-mail resume, cover letter, & head-shot (does not have to be professional) to info@theorderedstep.com.
Coordinator and assistant positions are offered only to those who have completed our internship program with excellence.
Internship Hours
Internship hours are flexible however you must be able to commit a minimum of 10-15 hours per week including some nights and weekends on event days. Event-day hours vary by event.
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational skills and a sense of priority
- Consistent and timely follow-up on assigned tasks
- Superb writing skills including correct grammar and punctuation
- Confidence, poise, and well-mannered while interacting with clients and vendors
- A sense of initiative (self motivated) and proactive in completing tasks
- Professional and polished appearance
- Strong attention to detail is a must
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor and positive can-do attitude
- Comfortable on your feet for hours at a time
- Engaging with superb interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs
- Ability to manage multiple task and meet deadlines
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast paced environment
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Maintain professionalism
- Passionate about event design and planning
- Own transportation
Technical Requirements
- MS office proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must own a working laptop with up to date MS office and Adobe installed
- Understanding of and skill in navigating social media outlets
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Knowledge of Photoshop preferred, but not required
- Photography/Videography Skills
- Knowledge of room design/layout software
Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to the list below:
- Setting and confirming appointments
- Taking potential client phone calls and responding emails
- Researching new vendors, requesting quotes
- Assist with necessary errands in preparation for an event
- Assist and attend upcoming event industry shows (locally only)
- Input client/vendor information into database
- Assisting on wedding rehearsals and event days
- Social Media management
- Maintain marketing material and all advertising avenues
- Blog post contribution and management
- Assisting the coordinator(s) through all phases of an event
- Update our website galleries, social media, and advertising accounts with recent work
- Source materials for events in person and online
- Aide in keeping clients happy
- Attend meetings to learn the flow of appointments
- Sales - Trade Shows, Follow-ups, Attract new clients
Compensation
Internships are generally unpaid however there are opportunities to earn income while apart of The Ordered Step internship program.