Experience and Engagement Intern

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society seeks an Experience & Engagement intern who will gain hands-on professional development and valuable experience in event planning for a thriving nonprofit organization. Interns will be challenged with a fast-paced, quick turnaround experience on a hard-working team. They will assist with planning and coordination of the 2027 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The successful candidates should have the ability to manage administrative and logistical support of the Shows and Events staff in a busy special events environment and must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision. They should be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends, have a love for special event management, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in event logistics, planning, and vendor relations who wants to get a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes at events. Interns will have the benefit of learning critical event organizing and planning skills from experienced staff. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reporting to the Manager, Events – Activations and Experiences and supporting the Manager, Events – Programming and Engagement, the Experience & Engagement Intern will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of Experience & Engagement (E&E) initiatives during the Flower Show. Responsibilities include supporting ancillary revenue and non-revenue generating activations such as Artisan Row, Bloom Bar, Butterflies Live, Early Morning Tours, Kids Cocoon, and Know to Grow, as well as special events including Flowers After Hours, the Opening Night Preview Party, and other day-to-day event operations, activations, and events as assigned. 
 

The Experience & Engagement Intern will also take a lead role in planning and coordinating one of the Flower Show's signature special events, Family Frolic. This includes recruiting and collaborating with family-focused organizations and community partners to create engaging activations for attendees. The Intern will work closely with the Marketing team to promote participating partners through the Flower Show website and social media channels and will help develop event logistics, timelines, and supporting documentation for PHS staff.
 

Working under the guidance of the Experience & Engagement team, the Intern will play an active role in the successful execution of these programs and events. The position will also collaborate with volunteers before and during the Flower Show to help ensure a positive experience for participants, partners, and guests. In advance of the Show, the Intern will provide support for the annual Flower Show press conference and other PHS events as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers. 
• Passion for special event management and planning.
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and by phone, with high professionalism. 
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading skills, and speaking. 
• Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
• Be a self-starter, able to take initiative on individual projects; ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
• Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. As well as mail merges, email, and web searches. 
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/STIPEND

• January 11, 2027 – April 23, 2027. Full time at 40 hours/week preferred. Increased hours during the build of the Flower Show as well as during actual show days of the Flower Show.
• Occasional workdays with long hours
• Occasional evenings and weekends
• Must be able to endure extended periods of walking and/or standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
• Interns are given a stipend of $3,000 for the duration of their internship.

To learn more about us, visit www.phsonline.org or www.theflowershow.com

Please no telephone or walk-in inquires. EOE. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

EEO NOTICE: 

At PHS, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.