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Does your band have what it takes to play at the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America?

Last year three local bands were lucky enough to be chosen to play the Main Stage during the Festival weekend – the same stage that has been graced by rock legends and Hall of Fame musicians such as The Beach Boys, Peter Frampton, The Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins, and the Gin Blossoms plus up-and-coming teen sensations the Jonas Brothers and Disney’s Demi Lovato.

We pride ourselves on providing our attendees with non-stop family entertainment and we’re always on the lookout for new talent to add to our lineup to entertain our 175,000 attendees.

With our close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia, the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is the perfect venue to serve as a backdrop for a performance in front of talent agents and scouts who, along with the media in attendance, makes it a perfect resume builder.

Genres accepted include Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Alternative, Oldies, and Children’s music. Please note that we have a limited number of performance slots available. Due to the overwhelming demand, we are not able to receive submissions at the Festival office. All interested performers should submit their entry online at www.sonicbids.com/balloonfest. Deadline for submission is July 1, 2009

FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING, INC. – INTERNSHIP POSITIONS – SUMMER 2009

Based in Fairfield, NJ, Festival of Ballooning, Inc. is the promoter and producer of the largest summertime hot air balloon festival in North America. 

The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
July 24, 25 & 26, 2009
Solberg Airport, Readington, New Jersey

We offer a variety of internship and career exploration opportunities in marketing, operations and event coordination and production.  All positions provide interns with a behind-the-scenes, hands-on experience in producing a major entertainment event.  Employment gives the student valuable real-world experience and responsibility, while allowing him/her to tap into our extensive sports and event marketing experience, as well as our vast list of contacts.

Summer/Intern Positions:

·    Operations Assistant/Quick Chek Vendor Program Manager - Assists VP of Operations in all aspects of on-site operations for the event. Manages the Quick Chek vendor co-op program with Festival Director leading up to and during the event.
·    Entertainment Coordinator - Reviews contracts and facilitates fulfillment of all contractual obligations with entertainers.  Coordinates all entertainment-related functions during the weekend of the event.
·    Ticket & Customer Relations Manager - Oversees all financial processing, recording, and fulfilling of ticket & merchandise program.  Manages on-site ticketing and customer relations program.
·    Sponsorship, Marketing & Media Assistant - Assists both the Executive Producer and the Director of Corporate Partnerships to negotiate media trades for the event as well as execute various sponsor/exhibitor programs. Relied on to interact with the Public Relations firm as it relates to press events and the development/execution of the event's public relations campaign.
·    Balloon Operations Coordinator & Hospitality/Hotel Facilitator - Assists Festival Director in managing the relationship among event, Balloonmeister, and balloon pilots.  Interfaces with the official hotel and caterer at the event to maximize the hospitality program and manage the event's hotel needs.

All interns will be given the opportunity to work in areas other than their specific job function, affording each individual a well-rounded experience by being exposed to all aspects of producing the festival. Additionally, interns will have other opportunities to work on events produced by Promo 1, Festival of Ballooning's sister company.

Time Commitments:

·    Internships are considered a full time commitment, positions run from June 2 through early August.
·    Unless discussed in advance, the student is expected to devote forty (40) hours per week.  Festival of Ballooning, Inc. can be flexible as to how the hours are met, as it is understood that the students may need to take other jobs in order to meet their overall living expenses.
·    The student is required to commit to the entire week leading up to the event, as well as the entire weekend of the event.
·    Access to a car is considered essential.

Internship Compensation:

·    Students will receive a daily stipend.
·    There will be a flat amount paid to each intern for his/her work the weekend of the festival.

Please note that Festival of Ballooning, Inc. is also accepting resumes from students who would like to be a part of the event's summer staff for college credit.   Festival of Ballooning, Inc will work with the college to provide the necessary documentation and evaluation of the students' performance so that, if warranted, the student receives proper academic credit for their efforts.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR EMAIL
Kimberly Boje, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
kboje@balloonfestival.com
(973) 882-5464