About the role#
The Convention Intern provides administrative support to the Convention Administration Department. You will help ensure that AirVenture operations run smoothly by managing supplies and supporting staff and volunteers. This is a full-time, paid, on-site role based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative support to the Convention Administration Department.
- Deliver customer service to members, volunteers, outside suppliers, and employees.
- Prepare and distribute orders for AirVenture staff and volunteer teams.
- Write vehicle passes, count admission passes, and record operational data.
- Log pass data in Excel and the internal data warehouse.
- Answer inquiries from attendees, members, and staff via phone, email, and in person.
- Assist volunteer chairpersons and EAA staff before and during AirVenture.
- Follow safety practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Professional attitude and the ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse groups of people.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules leading up to and during AirVenture.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, sit, or bend for extended periods.
- Experience with Excel is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association is a nonprofit organization based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Founded in 1953, the group supports individuals interested in building, restoring, and flying recreational aircraft. It hosts the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh convention at Wittman Regional Airport. The organization manages a range of aviation activities including vintage aircraft preservation, aerobatics, and education.
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