Summer Intern 2027 - Meeting & Event Management

Manulife/John Hancock; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock invites students to join the Meeting & Event Management Summer Internship, offering hands-on experience in planning and executing conferences, meetings, webinars, and special events across North American businesses.

You will work with the Marketing team, support event professionals, and gain exposure to large-scale corporate events while building a network for your future career in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or Communications.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced corporate setting.
• Previous involvement in student organizations, volunteer initiatives, campus events, hospitality roles, or event planning activities is an asset.
• Familiarity with event management platforms such as Cvent is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Event Planners with logistical and administrative coordination of meetings, conferences, webinars, and special events.
• Assist with attendee registration management, reporting, and event communications while ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare event materials including agendas, attendee packages, name badges, and presentation resources.
• Participate in planning meetings and support project coordination across multiple events and initiatives.
• Conduct research on venues, suppliers, speakers, and industry best practices to support planning efforts.
• Support post-event survey collection, reporting, and analysis to measure effectiveness and satisfaction.
• Contribute ideas to enhance attendee experiences, operational processes, and team efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and support special projects aligned to business objectives.
• Assist with additional event-related and administrative activities as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Event Management

Undergraduate degree in Hospitality

Undergraduate degree in Marketing

Undergraduate degree in Business

Undergraduate degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Cvent

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Meeting & Event Management Summer Internship is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in corporate event planning while developing the skills, confidence, and professional network needed to launch a successful career. Are you passionate about event planning, marketing, client experience, and project coordination? Our Meeting & Event Management Internship Program, offers valuable real‑world experience supporting conferences, meetings, webinars, and special events across our North American businesses. As part of the Marketing team, you will collaborate with experienced event professionals, gain exposure to large‑scale corporate events, and contribute to creating exceptional attendee experiences. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related fields who are eager to learn in a fast‑paced corporate environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support Event Planners with the logistical and administrative coordination of meetings, conferences, webinars, and special events.
• Assist with attendee registration management, reporting, and event communications while ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare event materials including agendas, attendee packages, name badges, and presentation resources.
• Participate in planning meetings and support project coordination activities across multiple events and initiatives.
• Conduct research on venues, suppliers, speakers, and industry best practices to support event planning efforts.
• Support post‑event survey collection, reporting, and analysis to measure event effectiveness and attendee satisfaction.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to enhance attendee experiences, operational processes, and team efficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and support special projects aligned to business objectives.
• Assist with additional event‑related and administrative activities as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced corporate setting.
• Previous involvement in student organizations, volunteer initiatives, campus events, hospitality roles, or event planning activities is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with event management platforms, such as Cvent, is considered an asset.

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Salary range is expected to be between: $40,950 CAD - $56,550 CAD The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro‑rated based on the length of the work term.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement Hybrid

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