Event Management Intern - Summer 2027

Holmes Murphy; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Holmes Murphy in West Des Moines, IA offers a 10-week Summer Internship in Event Management. You will work alongside Leaders and Business Partners to support meeting planning, travel coordination, venue sourcing, and on-site execution for domestic and international events.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a 4-year program with interests in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related fields; strong Excel/PowerPoint skills; and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or in pursuit of enrollment at a 4-year institution.
• Majors often pursued include Business Administration, Finance, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Health Promotion, Risk Management & Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative duties including scheduling meetings, registering attendees, coordinating travel, and organizing 60+ event dates on a master calendar.
• Assist senior team members with budgets by tracking deadlines and processing payments to vendors.
• Provide on-site travel services for domestic and international events.
• Assist with sourcing venues, tracking event orders (banquets, F&B, AV), and hotel deadlines.
• Design event collateral, itineraries, and handouts; create mobile apps for events and manage registration databases in CVent.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Education

Enrolled in a 4-year institution

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

Event Management Intern - Summer 2027# Career Opportunities## Event Management Intern - Summer 2027Apply: West Des Moines: Part time: Posted 6 Days Ago: R0001024**Job Description:****Holmes Murphy****Event Management Intern – Summer 2027****West Des Moines, IA (Onsite)**Are you looking to dive into the world of insurance through an immersive, hands-on program? Look no further!We are seeking candidates for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. We have an **Event Management Intern** opportunity at our office in **West Des Moines, IA**. Join us for our 10-week summer program for an internship opportunity that will give you invaluable insights into the industry while you explore your own talents and interests.No need to worry if you’re unsure about insurance, our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that will allow you to explore the ever-changing industry.**Duties:****Work closely with Leaders and Business Partners to:*** Manages administrative duties to include scheduling meetings across various groups, registering attendees, coordinating travel, organizing 60+ 100+ event dates on a master calendar.* Assists senior team members with budgets by tracking deadlines and processing payment to vendors in a timely manner.* Provides on-site travel services when needed, both domestic and international.* Assists team members with sourcing new venues.* Assists with tracking all event orders such as banquets, food and beverage, AV.* Notify team members of all applicable hotel deadlines.* Designs event collateral and promotional materials to include meeting itineraries and handouts.* Creates Mobile App for each event.* Build a registration website for each meeting and manage the registration database in CVent.* Manages registration process and RSVPs for multiple events simultaneously.* Monitors hotel rooming blocks, pickup reports and attrition deadlines* Assists team with researching events (venues, hotels, activities, restaurants, transportation).**Team Duties:** - Develops and maintains positive working relationships with team members to include participating in team meetings, provide back up, when necessary, communicate information and effectively solve problems as situations arise.- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with support staff and sales team to ensure customer needs are met. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment to attain team and corporate goals.- Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/duties simultaneously. Strong attention to detail required.- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment- Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems with tight deadlines.- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, telephone, fax machine, etc.- Working knowledge of various software packages such as, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Publisher.- Ability to manage large databases in excel and design in Publisher.- Exceptional customer service skills and will work with important clients daily.- Ability to keep current on industry trends and develop relationships with contacts within the industry.**Who are we looking for?** We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and curious individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to our team. We believe great talent exists everywhere; no matter what your major or background, we welcome you to apply and bring your whole self to Holmes Murphy.**What’s in it for you?** * **Learn the Ropes:** Immerse yourself in the intricacies of the insurance industry, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our operations through educational workshops.* **Explore Opportunities:** Discover the various career paths available within Holmes Murphy and forge a path for your future.* **Engage and Present:** Hone your communication skills by participating in presentations and sharing what you’ve been learning with your fellow interns and business leaders.* **Network with the Best:** You will have access to our industry experts and leaders who will provide mentorship and guidance for your future career.* **Community Connection:** Attend community activities and become part of our company’s vibrant culture.**Qualifications:** * Currently enrolled or in pursuit of enrollment at a 4-year institution.* Examples of prior majors’ interns have pursued: Business Administration, Finance, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Health Promotion, Risk Management & Insurance, and more.* Prior work experience is a plus, preferably in a customer service or administrative role. **We also know imposter syndrome is real and the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting awesome candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply for our Summer Internship - we’d love to hear from you!** Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**There’s No Place Like Holmes!**You'll love what you do and who you do it with when you join Holmes Murphy! Not only can you create connections, experience the energy, and seize the opportunities we have, but you can also:**Grow Your Career** – An abundance of opportunity awaits! Our independence gives our growing and dynamic organization the freedom to create an environment where talent mobility thrives — whether that means career progression, expanding your skill set, or transferring to another Holmes Murphy office.**Learn... On Us** – We believe in building the best experts in the industry, supported through a variety of benefits like continuing education and tuition reimbursement.**Share in Our Success** –Our privately held structure allows us to share our collective success in ways that matter. One of the many ways is through our 401(k)-profit share, which is distributed to all employees regardless of their own contributions!**Take Time to Recharge** – We offer generous time off, including a Health Matters Day, Celebrate Day (for your birthday!), Diversity Day, Volunteer Time Off, and paid parental leave. And yes, we encourage you to take time away!