Events and member experience Intern (Unpaid)

Women Empower; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WE (Women Empower) seeks an Events and Member Experience Intern to support planning and execution of member events and experiences in Arlington, VA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on logistics, registrations, and attendee communications.

You’ll assist with event marketing, update digital platforms, and gather feedback to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment. Collaboration with the events and membership teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service with focus on inclusive, positive member experiences.
• Clear verbal and written communication; active listening.
• Event planning: logistics, schedules, on-site details.
• Event marketing: promoting events, social media, emails, campaigns.
• Sales and relationship-building to support membership outreach, engagement, retention.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event logistics and coordinate venue and vendor details.
• Help manage registrations and attendee communications.
• Support event marketing efforts, draft promotional content, update digital platforms.
• Respond to inquiries and provide member-facing support to ensure a welcoming environment at events.
• Collaborate with events and membership team to enhance member satisfaction and community engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Event planning

Event marketing

Sales & relationship building

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interest in women's empowerment

Field relevance study

Education

Currently enrolled in Communications/Marketing/Event Management/Business

Job description

Company Description

WE (Women Empower) is an exclusive members-only organization focused on creating a safe, supportive space for women to form meaningful connections and empower one another. The organization is dedicated to helping members live fulfilled, authentic lives while unlocking their potential. WE brings together individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities and the world. Through curated experiences and intentional community building, WE serves as a platform where members are heard, connected, and encouraged to rise together.

Role Description

The Events and Member Experience Intern is a full-time, on-site role based in Arlington, VA, supporting the planning and execution of member events and experiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with event logistics, coordinating venue and vendor details, and helping manage registrations and attendee communications. The intern will support event marketing efforts, including drafting promotional content, updating digital platforms, and tracking engagement. This role also involves providing member-facing support, responding to inquiries, gathering feedback, and helping ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment at events. The intern will collaborate closely with the events and membership team to enhance overall member satisfaction and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong Customer Service skills with a focus on creating inclusive, positive member experiences.
• Effective Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and active listening.
• Event Planning abilities, such as organizing logistics, coordinating schedules, and managing on-site details.
• Event Marketing skills, including promoting events, supporting social media and email campaigns, and tracking participation.
• Sales and relationship-building skills to support membership outreach, engagement, and retention efforts.
• High level of initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in women’s empowerment, community building, and member-centric experiences.
• Currently enrolled in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).