Department of Civil Service

Description:

The Assistant Event/Outreach Coordinator will work with the Trails and Community Outreach Director to organize events such as the annual Hudson River Valley Ramble, a nationally-renowned regional heritage and cultural event, and Path Through History Weekends, a statewide celebration of New York's unique role in shaping America. Further duties may include elements of regional planning. This internship will include elements of heritage and eco-tourism, communications, design, publishing, and event planning. Tasks will include but are not limited to:
* Draft communications to event leaders, including soliciting for potential event leaders to submit event information to events websites.
* Website management
* Review and edit web-based event submissions, post to website and export for print production.
* Manage all distribution lists of event partners
* Coordinate event promotion with tourism agencies and groups including I Love NY and Hudson Valley Tourism, County TPA's and other partners.
* Field inquiries for the booklet or additional information received via phone or the event e-mail account, process inquiries and keep the event database updated.
* Assist in preparation of press releases.
* Content development/editing, design and ordering of promotional materials
* Coordinate distribution of promotional materials
* Search Greenway files for suitable photos and work with graphic designer for inclusion in the booklet.
* Assemble and distribute materials to event leaders.

Skills:

Excellent writing skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Professional

Constant Contact

Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations, Environmental Conservation, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy