Engagement & Events Intern: Data-Driven Outreach (Hybrid)

Milken Institute International; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milken Institute is seeking a full‑time, paid Intern for a twelve‑month period to support the Outreach and Engagement team in Santa Monica. The role involves data management, event marketing research, and enhancing engagement through technology.

You will collaborate across multiple teams, gain hands‑on experience in event operations, and develop skills in reporting, data quality, and communications for Institute events and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in progress or completed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑directed and proactive, with a willingness to take on tasks of any scope and support colleagues in meeting deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working with data and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and produce quality work with minimal supervision in a hybrid/remote environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in events, communications, or the Institute's mission areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating reports and synthesizing data to support insights and recommendations that maximize the impact of Institute events and programs.
• Maintain contact, attendee, and event data across systems, including data cleanup, entry, and ongoing quality management.
• Research and summarize industry best practices and emerging strategies in event communications, including email marketing, project management, event webpages, and event technology.
• Refine attendee‑facing touchpoints such as webpages, registration paths, and the event app to improve the user experience.
• Duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Data management

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress or completed

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Milken Institute is seeking a full‑time, paid Intern for a twelve‑month period to support the Outreach and Engagement team in Santa Monica. The role involves data management, event marketing research, and enhancing engagement through technology.

You will collaborate across multiple teams, gain hands‑on experience in event operations, and develop skills in reporting, data quality, and communications for Institute events and programs.