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Events Intern

Organisation:
The Riccarton Market
Location:
All Areas
Category:
Events
Hours:
Both/Flexible

The Riccarton Sunday Market is expanding its on-site events, and we’re looking for Event Assistants to join our team! This is a development opportunity where you’ll gain hands-on experience in event management and community engagement, with mentorship from our experienced staff. At your preference, opportunities could be onsite at the Market, offsite with wider events or remotely in planning/comms/logistics.

As an Event Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation of our events, supporting with setup, logistics, and breakdown. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that will help you build valuable skills in event coordination and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with event setup, operations, and breakdown.
  • Run activities
  • Provide support to attendees and engage with the event crowd.

Why Join Us?

Development Opportunity – Build valuable event experience with guidance and mentorship.
Hands-on Experience – Be part of the action in exciting on-site events.
Mentorship – Receive support from experienced event staff as you grow your skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the growth of the Riccarton Sunday Market and develop your event management skills. Apply now and be part of our expanding events team!

Requirements:

Enthusiasm for events and community engagement.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

Friendly, positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Time commitment:

TBC - you set your own schedule and we line up exposure and opportunities around that as best we can

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 1060

Events


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