EVENT MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
PURPLE DOOR PRODUCTIONS
Opportunities Available January –September, 2009

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Management/Production Intern(s) will assist in organizing and conducting the events of Purple Door Productions and its largest client, Madison Festivals (MFI).  Purple Door Productions produces Jerry’s Run for MDA as well as the events of MFI: The Madison Marathon, Brat Fest, Kids Expo and the Taste of Madison.  This is an un-paid position that requires approx. 20 hours/week (40+ hrs the week of an event). 

Duties include coordinating volunteers; communicating with volunteer captains, vendors, and participants; data entry; creating and distributing mail pieces; and working all events on the following weekends:

Spring Internship
Kids Expo: March 21-22
Madison Marathon/Brat Fest: May 22-25 (Memorial Day weekend)

Summer Internship
Jerry’s Run for MDA: August 15
Taste of Madison: September 5-6 (Labor Day weekend)

Interns will also have opportunities for exposure to development/sales, government relations and marketing if desired. 

REQUIREMENTS:
This person must be organized and able to work independently. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.  Ability to multi-task a must. 
Must have own transportation.

TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Purple Door Productions
Jody Stolldorf
2981 Cahill Main, Suite 2
Madison, WI 53711
or e-mal jody@thinkpurpledoor.com

Those interested in spring internships, please respond by November 7, 2008. For summer internships, please respond by March 13, 2009.