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Job title: Events Coordinator Internship

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY: External only

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time 37 hours per week

JOB STATUS: 3 months contract from mid-March to July 2013

SALARY PER ANNUM: £6.19 per hour

DIRECTORATE: Foundation & Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

LOCATION: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond

JOB DETAILS:

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew) is the world-leader in plant diversity science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction that shows the importance of plants in all our lives. Kew’s mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life.
We are looking for an Events Coordinator Intern to join our team from mid- March to July 2013. This position will have exposure to the entire events programme and is designed to give support to the Events Team, as well as providing the opportunity to take ownership of some key events, during this busy period.
The internship will provide experience in event design, planning and coordination at a unique venue with exposure to a high profile fundraising campaign. It will provide an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking employment in the events sector to gain experience of fundraising events and to develop individual skills in event planning and delivery, project management and communication.
You will need to be highly organised and able to manage conflicting priorities with a good attention to detail. You will have good interpersonal and communications skills and be able to work under pressure. With an active interest in event management, you will be confident, self motivated and with sense of humour.
For full details of the job purpose, accountabilities and essential education, skills and experience for this role, please view the job description

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8 February 2013

INTERVIEW DATE: TBA


How To Apply

1. Download and read the Job Profile.

Job Description, Person Specification and Additional Information (Word)

2. Complete an Application Form (including the Equality and Diversity Form).

3. Return your completed Application Form and Equality and Diversity Form to jobs@kew.org. Please be advised that we do not accept applications by post.  If you have a disability or a special need that requires support please contact us on 020 8332 3135.

 

PLEASE NOTE:
 
We will only contact those candidates selected for interview. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should presume that you will not be called for interview. Unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback on your application if you are not selected for an interview.

If you have any general queries please do not hesitate to call the recruitment team on 020 8332 3135.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.