Corporate Events Intern

About The Team

Island's Marketing team tells the story of how we're changing the way the world works. We bring the Island brand to life through campaigns, content, events, and digital programs that reach enterprise leaders and the millions of people who use our product. Our team is fast-moving, creative, and collaborative, and we work closely with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to build awareness and drive pipeline. As an intern, you'll get hands-on experience on real projects with real impact.

About The Role

We're looking for an organized, energetic Corporate Events Intern to support our events team in planning and running internal and external events, including conferences, trade shows, customer dinners, employee gatherings, and virtual webinars. You'll get hands-on experience with every stage of an event, from early logistics through post-event reporting, while working closely with marketing, sales, and leadership teams.

Note: This position is full-time five days per week in-office at our Coppell, TX headquarters (Monday through Friday).

What You’ll Do

• Support planning and logistics for corporate events, including venue research, vendor coordination, catering, AV, and travel arrangements.
• Build and maintain event timelines, run-of-show documents, budgets, and checklists so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Manage attendee registration, RSVPs, guest lists, and event communications such as invitations, reminders, and follow-up emails.
• Coordinate event materials and swag, including ordering, shipping, inventory tracking, and on-site setup.
• Help on-site at events with check-in, setup and teardown, guest support, and problem-solving in real time.
• Assist with virtual and hybrid events by setting up platforms, testing tech, and supporting speakers and attendees.
• Collect post-event data, including attendance, survey feedback, and lead lists, and help prepare recap reports.
• Research upcoming industry conferences and trade shows and recommend sponsorship or attendance opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree and/or graduate in Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort working with vendors, colleagues, and guests.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience with tools like Sales Force, Excel, PPT.
• A proactive, calm attitude under pressure and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Availability for occasional early mornings, evenings, or travel for events.

Benefits and Perks

• Real-world experience running events from start to finish.
• Mentorship from experienced event and marketing professionals.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and how events drive business goals.
• Portfolio-ready projects and a strong professional reference.
• In-office wellness instructor and daily lunches.