Sulphur Springs Museum - Event Coordinator Assistant

Employer

University of South Florida (USF) - Mellon Humanities Internship Program

Mellon Humanities Internship Program
Title: Sulphur Springs Museum - Event Coordinator Assistant 
Internship Site: 1101 E River Cove St, Tampa, FL 33604
Field: Historical Research/Museum Curation
Total Internship Hours: 100
Location: Hybrid – Tampa, FL

MHI Compensation: This position is eligible for the MHI $1000 Scholarship. Students who receive an offer for this position will be required to enroll in the Mellon Humanities Internship course to receive the $1000 scholarship disbursement. As referenced in the Student Interest Form that you filled out to sign up for participation in MHI, this scholarship can impact, or be impacted by, other financial aid you receive. 

If an internship requires out of pocket costs, students may apply for reimbursement for expenses including background checks, qualifying travel, or equipment. All applications will be reviewed and processed for eligibility. Please contact your departments internship coordinator for more details.

The $1000 scholarship offered for this position is intended to provide financial assistance for the pursuit of your education; it is not compensation for the performance of any services and does not create an employment relationship between the you and the Site.

This position is an experiential learning opportunity and receipt of the scholarship is tied to an academic course (IDS 3947). If you do not complete your registration for the course in a timely manner, your internship offer may be withdrawn, and your department’s Internship Coordinator may notify the host organization that the position has reopened.

Job Description:                                                                                                      

The Event Coordinator Assistant Intern supports the planning, promotion, and execution of public programs and special events that celebrate the history, culture, and heritage of the Sulphur Springs community. Working closely with museum staff and volunteers, the intern gains hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning while helping create engaging educational and community-focused experiences for visitors of all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and coordinating museum programs, festivals, lectures, and community events.
• Help prepare event materials, signage, and activity supplies.
• Assist with event setup, registration, hospitality, and breakdown.
• Welcome and engage visitors, providing excellent customer service.
• Support volunteer coordination during events.
• Assist with marketing efforts, including distributing promotional materials and creating social media content.
• Collect visitor feedback and attendance data to help evaluate program success.
• Perform other event-related and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Friendly, dependable, and able to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and the public, including children.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends during special events.
• Interest in local history, museums, and community engagement.