Partially Remote

Knowledge
• Understanding of live events, hospitality, or entertainment settings
• Awareness of local venues, performers, and nightlife trends
• Basic knowledge of event planning, promotions, and logistics
• Familiarity with using AI tools (such as ChatGPT) for brainstorming or organizing tasks
• Knowledge of how events contribute to brand visibility and customer experience

Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and time management
• Comfortable coordinating multiple events and timelines
• Creative thinking for event themes, collaborations, and programming ideas
• Ability to follow up with performers, vendors, or potential clients
• Attention to detail in scheduling, messaging, and documentation

Abilities
• Work independently while meeting deadlines
• Coordinate between different departments (marketing, management, vendors)
• Support live music bookings, promotions, and community outreach
• Adapt quickly to changes in event logistics or team needs
• Represent The Rigby’s tone, energy, and brand during all public-facing activities

Position Summary

The Events & Live Entertainment Intern is responsible for supporting The Rigby’s event calendar, private bookings, and live music programming. This role includes helping plan weekly in-house events, coordinating with performers, organizing special events like fundraisers or community nights, and promoting those events through street-level marketing and collaboration with the social media team. The intern may also support early outreach and lead generation for a future consulting business. AI tools may be used to assist with brainstorming, outreach, or organization.

Job Duties

• Assist with planning and coordinating weekly in-house events (e.g., trivia, karaoke, theme nights)
• Help book, schedule, and communicate with live performers and entertainment vendors
• Support setup and coordination for private events and group bookings
• Assist with charity event planning and local community partnerships
• Conduct street-level marketing (flyer distribution, neighborhood outreach)
• Collaborate with marketing and social media interns to align messaging and timelines
• Use AI tools to generate event concepts, draft outreach language, or organize internal planning notes
• Track leads, interest, and opportunities for The Rigby and future consulting clients
• Maintain documentation of contacts, bookings, and upcoming events

This role involves both administrative tasks and active, hands-on event support. Intern must be comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds for event setup, including moving furniture, supplies, or basic band equipment. The role may require walking up and down stairs during events and helping with sound system or stage setup.

Neighborhood marketing is also part of the job, which includes walking to local businesses, posting flyers, and conducting street-level promotions.

Familiarity with bartending is a plus, and a willingness to learn the basics of bar operations is encouraged to better coordinate event flow and support staff needs when required.

Evening and weekend availability is expected, based on event schedules.

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