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City Events Intern

CompanyCity of West Jordan
LocationWest Jordan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Events Manager with all aspects of executing citywide events, including major activities like the Western Stampede Rodeo and the Fourth of July Parade. Responsibilities involve coordinating with vendors, assisting with parade operations, and providing general event support to attendees.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$20 - $24
Company Size
203
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Like our page on Facebook (@WestJordanCityHall) and follow us on Twitter (@CityWestJordan)! A Little History West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy. According to the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 103,712, placing it as the fourth most populous in the state. The city occupies the southwest end of the Salt Lake Valley at an elevation of 4,330 feet (1,320 m). Named after the nearby Jordan River, the limits of the city begin on the river's western bank and end in the eastern foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains, where Kennecott Copper Mine, the world's largest man-made excavation is located. Settled in the mid-19th century, the city has developed into its own regional center. As of 2012, the city has four major retail centers; with Jordan Landing being one of the largest mixed-use planned developments in the Intermountain West. Companies headquartered in West Jordan include Mountain America Credit Union, Lynco Sales & Service, SME Steel, and Cyprus Credit Union. The city has one major hospital, Jordan Valley Medical Center, and a campus of Salt Lake Community College, which is designed to become the main campus by 2020.
About the Role

This internship runs from May through August.

Flexible schedule, full-time hours available through summer. Hours are approximately 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend events.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK HOLIDAYS INCLUDING WESTERN STAMPEDE ON JULY 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th.


SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of the Events Manager, assists with all aspects in the execution of citywide events. Applicant must be able to work each day of the Western Stampede!


SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Assist with community events throughout the city, including the Western Stampede Rodeo, and Fourth of July Parade.
  • Coordinate with vendors to schedule and map out the Vendor Fair at the Western Stampede, and serve on-site during the event to assist as needed.
  • Coordinate with Parade entrants and assist with operations during the Fourth of July Parade.
  • Work with the Events Staff during the Western Stampede Rodeo assisting attendees with questions, and general event operations.
  • Assist with additional City Events including Memorial Day, First Friday Concert Series, Demolition Derby, Monster Truck Rally.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate or current enrollment or in an associate or bachelor's degree program in hospitality, marketing, event planning, recreation, or related field.

Experience: No experience required.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • Valid Utah Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

  • Event operations and coordinating multiples projects at once.
  • Basic conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
  • English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Principles and techniques used in dealing with the public.
  • Word processing methods, techniques, and programs including spreadsheet and database applications.
  • Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill with:

  • Operating modern office equipment including computers and software.
  • Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

  • Work cooperatively with department supervisors, staff, volunteers, City officials, outside agencies and the public.
  • Exercise initiative and work under limited supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidential data and information.
  • Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects at once.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in a standard office environment, Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and lift up to 30 lbs., ability to travel to different sites and locations. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be on your feet for extended periods of time.

Key Skills
Event OperationsCoordinationConflict ResolutionMediationPublic InteractionWord ProcessingSpreadsheet ApplicationsDatabase ApplicationsSafe DrivingOffice Equipment OperationOrganizationPlanningCommunicationInitiativeTime ManagementPhysical Stamina
Categories
HospitalityAdministrativeGovernment & Public SectorSports & Recreation