Marketing Events Intern

About the Role

The Event Management Intern supports the planning and execution of US commercial marketing events, including tradeshows, conferences, customer programs, internal meetings, and virtual or hybrid events. This role provides hands-on experience in event planning, logistics coordination, project management, and cross-functional collaboration while assisting the Events team in delivering high-quality attendee experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Event Managers with event planning activities, timelines, and project tracking for assigned events.
• Assist in coordinating event logistics, including registration, collateral management, shipping, housing lists, venue communications, and meeting schedules.
• Help maintain project plans, status reports, action item trackers, and planning documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, agencies, and suppliers to gather information and support event requirements.
• Assist with event budget tracking, purchase order requests, and expense reconciliation activities.
• Support conference and meeting preparation, including attendee communications, educational programs, and auxiliary meetings.
• Participate in onsite event execution when applicable, helping to coordinate logistics and resolve routine issues.
• Assist with lead management processes, post-event reporting, attendee feedback collection, and event performance summaries.
• Contribute ideas for improving attendee engagement and overall event experience.
• Maintain organized event records, documentation, and shared team resources.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience with event technology, registration systems, or project management tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
• Available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, Event Management, or related degree-seeking program at the Bachelor’s level.
• Strong interest in event planning, marketing, project management, or customer engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Prior internship, volunteer, campus organization, or event-planning experience preferred but not required.
• Be able to push 100 lbs.