WIFT-T is looking for a savvy and commited intern to assist the Special Events & Programming Coordinator in planning and organizing the International Women in Digital Media Summit (iWDMS).

Please refer to Special Event Intern pdf for full event and application details.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing Summit materials and schedules, including delegate registration materials
• Schedule and arrange hospitality and food/beverage orders for event guests, volunteers and staff
• Assist in on-site monitoring of event schedules/timelines
• Collate survey and statistical material post-event, including assisting in preparing reports
• General administrative assistance as required

Qualifications:

• Must be available to attend the Summit in Stratford ON from Oct 22 – 26
• Must be enrolled as full-time student in a post-secondary institution, returning in the fall
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and set priorities
• Strong technical proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and Access),some HTML experience preferred
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Please note this position may require occasional attendance at early morning, evening and weekend events, and will require travel and stay in Stratford from Oct 22-26.

Qualified candidates should email their resume and letter of interest to jobs@wift.com by 5PM on Friday August 26, 2011.  Please reference the position title in the subject line of your email.