Internship (Summer 2024) with Main Street Lexington (W&L Community-Based Learning)

This is a summer 2024 internship opportunity based in Lexington. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled or May 6, 2024. To apply, attach a resume and cover letter here in Handshake.

Organization: Main Street Lexington

Main Street Lexington (MSL) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization established in 2013 that works to create a prosperous and welcoming downtown while preserving Lexington’s unique and historic character. MSL plans annual events for the area’s residents to foster community pride and involvement. MSL is part of the Virginia Main Street Program, which uses a proven "Four Point Approach" created by Main Street America to achieve economic revitalization in the context of historic preservation. MSL connects entrepreneurs, Lexington locals, and out-of-town visitors, making downtown Lexington a historic community hub.

Internship Overview

Event Coordination & Data Entry/Analysis

• Hands-on work with three major summer events sponsored or co-sponsored by MSL
  • Rock the Bridge (June 8 – summer internship will include ticket sales analysis and other post-event tasks)
  • Freedom Food Festival (July 3)
  • Children’s Bike Parade (July 4)
• Advance planning for MSL fall and holiday season events
• Assist MSL staff with administration (including data entry and analysis) of downtown gift certificate program

Qualifications

• Basic competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Comfort with learning POS and ticketing systems (all necessary training will be provided)
• Ability to work as part of a large, collaborative team

Timeframe

8 weeks from Tuesday, June 4th to Friday, July 26th, working approximately 25 hours a week. 

This internship is part of the Office of Community-Based Learning’s (CBL) internship program. Students will be provided guidance throughout the summer by CBL staff and work directly with their site supervisor. Students will meet with the CBL intern cohort once a week for training and reflection. This is an unpaid internship. However, students can apply for summer funding through Career and Professional Development Office (applications typically due winter term) and the Johnson Opportunity Grant (applications due January or March). Funds are limited and not guaranteed. This internship qualifies for EXP credit (CPD 451) through the CPD office. Sign up for the CPD Canvas Course (go.wlu.edu/Canvas) to receive alerts regarding summer funding and course credit.  

For questions, please email Bethany Ozorak, Associate Director of Community-Based Learning (bozorak@wlu.edu).