Event Rental Intern

Tree Pittsburgh is seeking a motivated, personable, and highly organized Event Rental Intern. This individual will work with the Event Rental Manager to fulfill a number of tasks in the Event Rental

Program, including but not limited to:

• Attend events as a Tree Pittsburgh staff supervisor – duties include opening the building, prepare for client arrival, welcome client and friends/family, check in with all vendor arrivals and ensure all are aware of the zero-waste policy, answer any questions clients may have throughout the event, set up/manage/break down waste stations (crucial to successful zero waste operations), close up building at the end of event.
• Respond to initial inquiry emails, schedule tours, check the calendar to confirm availability.
• Show the space to potential renters, give details about our available inventory, how the rentals work, explain our zero-waste policy and what Tree Pittsburgh is as an organization.
• Book events – communicate directly with clients to answer any questions about the rental, obtain information for contracts, draft contracts for client’s review and signature.
• Sort compostables once a week with the Rental Manager and Facilities manager prior to compost pickup.
• Restock/order BPI Certified compostables for the compostables inventory.
• The Event Rental Intern will also assist with the planning and execution of an open-house event.