Nashville Connection

Become A Volunteer

Calling All Volunteers!

 

Info Booth/ Floater:  The info booth attendants will answer any questions about the event, venue, times, etc.  They will be at the info booth at the Marriott on Thursday or Friday or the TD Convention Center on Saturday.  This position is similar to the floater position, but will be at a set location in the Marriott or TD Convention Center.  A floater will be walking around the Marriott on Thursday or Friday or the TD Convention Center on Saturday to answer any questions about the event that the participants may have. If the participants need to know where a workshop is being held, or if someone is in need of assistance, a floater will help these attendees in any way they can!

Registration: The registration volunteers will sign in workshop participants, let participants know where their first workshop is, and hand out participant bags on Thursday at the Marriott.  These volunteers need to be able to handle money well.

Raffle: The raffle volunteers will give out tickets, take money, and showcase raffle items at the TD Convention Center on Saturday.

Security: Security will monitor hallways, entrances and exits that relate to the event at the Marriott on Thursday or Friday or at the TD Convention Center on Saturday.  Security will be divided up into different time slots each day.

Production Office Assistant: The production office assistant will assist staff by inputting data, communicating with venue, etc. on Thursday or Friday at the Marriott or at the TD Convention Center on Saturday.  These volunteers will also be a liaison between staff and the venues on Thursday or Friday at the Marriott or on Saturday at the TD Convention Center.

Runner: Runners will run errands for staff all day on Thursday or Friday at the Marriott or on Saturday at the TD Convention Center.  They will also transport anyone who needs to get to another location.

Workshop Timekeeper: The workshop timekeepers will let workshop presenters know when to start and finish their workshop on Thursday at the Marriott.

Usher:  Ushers will guide people to where they need to be at The Camelot on Wednesday.

Press Assistant: The press assistant will communicate between staff and press and help press check-in at The Camelot on Wednesday, the Handlebar on Thursday night, The Hangar at Greenville Airport on Friday night, the Marriott on Thursday or Friday, or the TD Convention Center on Saturday.

Load in/load out: Load in/load out volunteers will set up and tear down equipment and supplies before and after the Jam Session at the Hangar at Greenville Airport on Friday night or before and after the Heroes Salute Gala at the TD Convention Center on Saturday night.  Volunteers will also set up equipment and supplies Wednesday night at The Marriott and tear it down Sunday.

Visit http://www.thenashvilleconnection.com/get-involved/volunteer/ to sign up.

Contact Laura at Volunteer@TheNashvilleConnection.com for more information.

Internship Opportunity

  • Event Dates: June 27-30, 2012
  • Internship Dates: January/February-June 2012 (must be available June 27-30)

The event is a fundraiser for non-profits to raise funds for Vietnam Veterans.  This is a non-paid internship, but a stipend may be provided at the end of the internship (July 1st).  The producer has many contacts from Nashville and Washington, DC and this internship would be a great opportunity for someone who can commit to serving for this event and would like to gain contacts and grow their network. Last year, our graphic design intern successfully secured a full time job with one of the ad agencies we worked with for the Nashville Connection and is currently one of their lead designers.  There are so many opportunities that could be given to the students who apply for this internship.

MARKETING, PR, PROMOTIONS

Needed: 2 or 3 PR and Marketing interns who will assist in gaining sponsors for the event and gathering donations from various companies and individuals. These interns will assist heavily in communicating with radio, TV, and newspaper outlets, along with social media.

Requirements:

  • Understanding of the process involved in gaining donors and sponsors
  • Capable of presenting a promotional package to a potential sponsor
  • Capable and understanding of grassroots marketing, promotions, and branding

MASS COMM/MEDIA/THEATRE/PRODUCTION

Needed: 1-2 production assistant interns to assist with producing the event with audio and visual elements.

Requirements:

  • Experience necessary with assisting event productions (i.e. Gala events, concert, conferences)
  • Video editing capabilities
  • Knowledge of all common production terminology
  • Practical application of such terminology

ADMINISTRATION/BUSINESS

Needed: a personal assistant to help with tasks such as e-mail, phone calls, taking notes, keeping a organized calendar/schedule, etc.

Requirement: Experience necessary with assisting event productions (i.e. Gala events, concert, conferences)

Contact Laura at events@thenashvilleconnection.com for more information or to apply.  Applicants, please include your resume, any pertinent portfolio items (spec reel for video interns), and three references. We will be visiting colleges/universities at the start of the new year to recruit! If you would like to see us at your school, send us a message!

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2012

Thank you!  We look forward to hearing from the brightest and best!