Corporate Social Responsibility & Experiential Events Intern

 PURPOSE:   

• Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Corporate Social Responsibility + Experiential Events Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event planning, philanthropic impact and a strong desire to learn. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in the events and non-profit industry.  
• The Corporate Social Responsibility + Experiential Events Intern will assist Corporate Social Responsibility + Experiential Events staff with planning and execution of experiential events, community events, and processing/creation of various outgoing donations at Mall of America.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Assist Corporate Social Responsibility + Experiential Events staff with planning and execution of large-scale events, such as community relations walks, philanthropic events, MOA Community Foundation events, celebrity appearances, sponsorship activations, performances and other events as assigned. 
• Assist with coordination, planning and execution of Toddler Tuesday’s LIVE program including booking weekly entertainment, event logistics and execution.
• Assist in planning phases of Mall of America + Nickelodeon Universe seasonal + annual events (Love Chute, Fog Chute, Booniverse, Black Friday, Swing Dance Nights, Curated Style Fashion Show, Wrestling, Festival of Trees, Holiday for Heroes, etc.). 
• Assist managing non-profit partnerships, events, activations + programs through corporate social responsibility efforts.  
• Research potential event partners and sponsors for annual spectacular events.  
• Provide creative ideas to make Mall of America events unique and attractive to draw new customers.  
• Assist with organization of Corporate Social Responsibility + Experiential Events videos, photo archives, event equipment and supplies. 
• Fulfill requests for event information and event proposals received via email and voice mail.  
• Fulfill non-profit donation requests.    
• Opportunity to coordinate small scale events.  
• Support various Marketing initiatives guided through other departments with everyday tasks. 
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as pulling pallets, walking extensively, moving boxes, etc.  
• Performing other duties as assigned. 

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: 

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing degree in Marketing, Advertising, Hospitality, Public Relations, Communication or Nonprofit Management. 
• Experience + passion for event planning + philanthropic efforts. Experience can include internships and extracurricular activities/events.  
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Walk + Stand - Frequently
• Sit, Occasionally 

• Perform repetitive motion (using keyboard), Frequently.
• Kneel and bend, Occasionally.
• Reach at or above and below shoulder level, Occasionally.

• Lifting (boxes, event equipment up to 50lbs), Occasionally  
• Pushing/Pulling up to 100 lbs, Occasional