Rose Festival :: Intern Program

Rose Festival Internships

Each year we look for enthusiastic individuals to help us produce and market Rose Festival events. We're looking for people who are interested in gaining valuable learning experiences in a fast-paced environment. In addition to a great learning experience and Rose Festival event tickets, each Rose Festival intern will receive a stipend, partially funded by the Pacific Power Foundation.

Our Internships present numerous opportunities for students, including:

Event Planning and Implementation
Public Relations
Marketing
Sponsorship Management
Merchandise/Retail Management
Database Developer

Rose Festival Interns can expect:

To receive college credit and festival event tickets
To gain valuable hands-on experience
To work on world-class events with our professional festival staff
To interact directly with festival sponsors, customers, volunteers and board members
To work on meaningful projects that make a difference in the community
To see and participate in 'behind the scenes' aspects of the festival and event industry
To be able to NETWORK extensively

Internship duties vary, but we're looking for students with the following qualifications:

Strong organizational skills
Solid written and oral communication skills
The desire to work in a fun, fast-paced and professional atmosphere
The willingness to work hard and put in extra time and effort as needed
Being able to work well both as part of a team and independently on a variety of projects
General office skills which include computers, copiers and other office equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Professional demeanor and an enthusiastic attitude

The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to support the growth and vitality of the communities in which Pacific Power operates and has employees. Through the Rose Festival Foundation's internship program, the Pacific Power Foundation helps provide opportunities for youth to gain valuable work and life experiences and to succeed in contributing to the well-being of our communities.