Special Events Marketing Intern

**TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Special Events Marketing Intern**

**EXPECTED HIRING RANGE:** $16.00 - 20.00 per hour depending on your current
year of academic enrollment
**WORK LOCATION:** 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
**SCHEDULE:** Weekly Schedule with some nights and weekend work
**POSTING CLOSING DATE:** November 20th, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

Are you excited by community connections, energized by fast‑paced
event days, and eager to sharpen your marketing and coordination skills? Then
consider joining Team Apex as a Special Events Marketing Intern!

**HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:**
The Special Events Intern will assist the Special Events Team, consisting
of the Special Event Manager, Special Event Supervisor, Special Event
Specialist, in the planning, coordination, and execution of Town-sponsored and
community events for the Town of Apex. This role will provide hands-on
experience in event logistics, community outreach, volunteer management, and
marketing. The intern will support the daily operations of special events, work
with volunteers, and contribute to the successful delivery of community events
that enhance civic engagement.

**HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:**

* Event Coordination Support: Assist the Special
Event Manager, Special Event Supervisor and Special Events Specialist with
logistics, including site maps, vendor negotiations, and event communications.

* Event Operations: Attend and assist with on-site
management of select Town-sponsored and community events, ensuring smooth
execution.
* Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate with the Communications department to develop
promotional materials and targeted marketing for events, and work promotional
tables during events.
* Event Logistics and Planning: Help with securing
event spaces, supplies, and other necessary reservations. Assist with preparing
event timelines, schedules, and internal staff communications.
* Community Engagement: Serve as a liaison between
community event organizers, Town staff, and volunteers, ensuring clear
communication and collaboration.

**Additional Responsibilities:**

* Participate in Special Event Logistics Committee meetings
and contribute ideas to improve processes.
* Develop social media content and assist in maintaining the
posting schedule.
* Assist in organization and execution of marketing pieces
for marketing packets and posted materials.
* Performs related duties as required.

**WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:**
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Marketing,
Communications, Event Planning, Parks and Recreation, or a related field.

**WHAT SETS YOU APART:**

* Strong organizational
skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work
collaboratively in a team environment.
* Willingness to work some
evenings and weekends as required for events.
* Experience in event
planning or volunteer coordination is a plus but not required.

**GET TO KNOW APEX:**
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly
growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000
and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in
America.  Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time
employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff.  Our Human Resources
Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed
to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to
create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and
organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly
competitive compensation program.  More than that, the Town is an awesome
place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the
last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

**KEEP IN MIND:**
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority,
therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug
test, post-offer functional testing (if required by
position), background verifications including references, criminal record
and driver's license checks prior to employment.  Some positions may also
require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

***The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race,
color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital
status, veteran status, or genetic information.***