Job/Volunteer Opportunities
GoRockford is involved with several sports tournaments and events that need volunteers! A wide variety of volunteer opportunities come up each year, so be sure to check back frequently to see what you can get involved with!
Seasonal Internship 2025
At GoRockford, our goal for interns is that they develop professionally from their experience. Interns will work directly with staff to creatively promote area attractions and businesses throughout the Rockford region to attract visitors and help to service local, regional and national events and tournaments hosted by various facilities in the region.
Interns can expect to receive hands-on, entry level, professional work experience, having the opportunity to build a professional portfolio. They will learn from a professionally trained team and will have the opportunity to establish and develop relationships with key vendors, destination partners and community leaders. Interns will work with all departments at GoRockford including marketing, sales, finance, and destination development.
SEASONAL INTERNSHIP Job Description:
- Work cross-departmentally with other GoRockford interns and staff as necessary to assist with operations efforts at various GoRockford and/or community events
- Assist with planning, preparation and implementation of special events and GoRockford activation (sports activations, marketing activations, news conferences, Stroll on State, etc.)
- Assist with multiple activations of various levels (opening ceremonies, concessions and event load in/out)
- Assist in creation of interactive activities for visitors during GoRockford activations
- Identify, load and transport supplies needed for activations and special events
- Social media content creation as assigned
- Research, execute and present to team market research project
- Write content highlighting GoRockford programs, including blogs, and other projects as assigned by marketing across various GoRockford platforms
- Occasional deliveries
- Coordinate the assembly of VIP gifts and welcome information for clients, partners and vendors
- Interact and communicate with a variety of customers, partners and vendors
- Create inventory systems and organize event inventory for Stroll on State preparation
- Assist in conceptualizing and planning attractions for GoRockford events, including Stroll on State
- Assist as necessary with clerical work (filing, handling inquiries, covering the reception desk, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Expectation, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum of 18 years old (College student preferred)
- Preferred college majors: Marketing, Journalism, Hospitality & Tourism, Sales, Event Planning, Advertising, Business Administration, Graphic Design
- Have reliable transportation
- Those 21 years or older with a safe driving record will be needed to drive the GoRockford vehicle
- Strong time management skills
- Excellent customer service
- Strong administrative aptitude and organization skills
- Competent with Microsoft Office; Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 365
- Flexible working hours; must be able to work some nights and weekends
- Required to work June 22, 2025
- Weekend hours up to 2 weekends per month
- May work up to 30 hours per week with some nights/weekends when necessary
- Work hours as agreed and give advance notice of any necessary scheduling changes
- Available for 12-13 consecutive weeks starting in May and ending mid-August.
- Submit bi-weekly payroll forms
- Attend meetings and orientations as necessary
- Ability to work events held indoors and outdoors (rain or shine)
- Ability to complete work assigned and meet all deadlines
- Must be comfortable working independently
- Routinely communicate with department staff and communicate any difficulties
- Dress appropriately for a professional office environment
- Willingness to work in a fast paced, team environment
- Office Work – Light Exertion up to 20lbs. force occasionally and/up to 10lbs frequently
- During Events- Medium Exertion up to 60lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 30lbs frequently
- Possess good manual dexterity
Interest candidates can send their resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Falls, Marketing Manager at efalls@gorockford.com.
IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford, Illinois Volunteer
Volunteer spots are available for IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford, Illinois on June 22, 2025. There are a variety of spots to fill from group spots, captains, booths and more.
If you are interested in adding your name for future opportunities, please send an email to info@gorockford.com with your name and some information about yourself. We are also looking for volunteers for Stroll on State. Please email Julie Huber if you are interested at jhuber@gorockford.com.
