Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show (ARCR) a program of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, has a Marketing/Public Relations internship opportunity for the 2012 summer. ARCR, held annually in September, includes a variety of events and features the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show, Justin Boots Championship Rodeo and Douglas County Fair. Other events include concerts, BBQ contest, parade and much more.
Job Responsibilities:
• general event promotion & marketing
• press release writing
• media kit production
• marketing of ticket sales
• creating grassroots marketing
• design of promotional pieces
• social media
Prerequisites:
• self-motivation
• organized
• passion for events
• take-charge attitude
• enthusiastic
• ability to multi-task
• solid grammar & writing skills
• ability to work until job is done
• willing to make cold calls
• good people skills
• InDesign, Excel and Word computer skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
More Details:
This paid internship runs from May through September. Local students are encouraged to work full time from May through August and part-time through the event in September. Interns are required to work the event from September 27-30, 2012. Application deadline is January 20, 2012.
Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to Erin Hartwell at hartwelle@aksarben.org or mail to: River City Rodeo, 8707 West Center Road, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68124. For more information visit http://www.rivercityrodeo.com