A startup seeking an insanely talented EVENT MANAGEMENT intern:

Jan. 24, 2012

Manhattan, New York, NY

The Shared Tables Society

Description:
If you love (not like, but LOVE!) arranging parties and events that bring people together in real life, this internship is for you. A startup is seeking an intern arranging kick-butt parties for grown-ups.

Shared Tables is a vetted community for awesome grown-ups - intelligent, fun and ...single! We organise sensational parties, cocktail nights and dinners - like they used to be, before everyone else got married and discovered mediocrity and boredom.

After a successful launch a few months ago in London, UK, Shared Tables are moving in to New York City. We are looking for an amazing event planning and marketing intern, who will help us with the launch and take responsibility for the launch party. Successful interns will be awarded a full time or a flexible job after three months, and increasing responsibility for managing the US part of Shared Tables going forward.

The internship is unpaid, yet will result in the following if successful:

A full time or a flexible project based job offer in event management in NYC, for small & large parties and/or
Cash bonus based on savings and event packages negotiated and/or
Stellar recommendation and references for your next job
Responsibilities:
What you will DO:

Work very closely with and report directly to the founder of the company
Take full responsibility for arranging large scale parties:

Sourcing suitable venues
Negotiate party packages
Research and select party bar strategies
Source events sponsors ( provides additional exposure to other startups)
Negotiate sponsor packages
Develop and negotiate cool goodie bag contents
Arrange goodie bag logistics
Handle all logistic for party supply deliveries
Help with general tasks and research associated with growing the startup

What you will LEARN:

> About aspects of events management including liaising with venues, logistical work, producing event materials.
> How to organise event appearances including locating, booking, staffing, merchandising and running on the day.
> How to optimise supplier service through interacting with customers both on the phone and via email
> Learn not only about event management, but also gain insight into daily works of a startup, business management and viral marketing.

Requirements:
What you must BE:

A recent university graduate and business-minded
Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office package including Excel and PowerPoint
Extremely organised
Ridiculously outgoing, confident and willing to bring ideas to the table
Able to learn quickly and use own initiative
A tough and daring negotiator, a real go-getter.
and have very very good communication skills.