Events Intern

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking an Events Intern to support the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings and events that showcase Wisconsin’s economic development initiatives. This remote-first role works with the Events team and Marketing & Brand Strategy staff to gain hands-on experience in event management and attendee engagement.

The internship runs December 2026 – May 2027, with flexible scheduling within standard business hours and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Internship designed for hands-on experience in event management.
• Remote-first environment with flexible scheduling within standard business hours.
• Opportunities for internal professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of conferences, meetings, trade shows, and exhibits.
• Coordinate registration, attendee communications, reporting, and customer service.
• Manage logistics, materials, and on-site support.
• Oversee event assets including signage and promotional materials.
• Support sponsorship administration and fulfillment activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote events and boost attendee engagement.

Job description

• Location 2352 S. Park Street, Suite 303,Madison, WI, 53713,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Marketing and Brand Strategy
• Employee Type Intern - Part Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Events Intern
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based)
Employment Type: Internship, Non-Exempt (December 2026 – May 2027)
Reports To: Events Director

About WEDC

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future.

WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Events Intern supports the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings and events that showcase Wisconsin’s economic development initiatives and engage stakeholders across the state and beyond. Working closely with the Events team and Marketing & Brand Strategy staff, this role provides hands‑on experience in event management, attendee engagement, registration systems, and event marketing. In this role, you will:

• Support planning and execution of conferences, meetings, trade shows, exhibits, and other WEDC events
• Assist with event registration, attendee communications, reporting, and customer service activities
• Coordinate event logistics, materials, and on‑site event support
• Manage event and exhibit assets, including signage, promotional materials, and inventory
• Support sponsorship administration and fulfillment activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote events and enhance attendee engagement

Qualifications

WEDC is committed to supporting the development and growth of emerging professionals. Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful, hands‑on experience over the course of the semester, allowing interns to build practical skills and gain valuable exposure to the field of economic development.

Interns benefit from a remote‑first work environment with flexible scheduling within standard business hours. We work to accommodate academic commitments and other obligations while providing opportunities to contribute to impactful projects. Additionally, interns have access to internal professional development resources and learning opportunities to support their continued growth and career development.

Summary

WEDC DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING STATEMENT

WEDC must be a diverse and inclusive organization reflective of the businesses, communities, and people in Wisconsin and beyond. We believe that diversity drives innovation and commit to create an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where our differences are celebrated as drivers of our organization’s performance.

TO SUPPORT A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AT WEDC, WE WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS:

• Increase WEDC’s racial diversity, specifically with Black/African American, Native American and Latinx populations;
• Increase LGBTQ representation across WEDC; and
• Increase the diversity of WEDC’s leadership.

TO MEET OUR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GOALS, WEDC WILL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

• Create an intentional approach to recruit minority candidates by using targeted media channels to promote open positions;
• Ensure formal offers are made only after a diverse pool of candidates have been considered at each hiring stage;
• Identify and develop a variety of employee resource groups, including groups for African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, LGBTQ+ and more;
• Post signage to highlight WEDC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion; and
• Revisit EEO disclosures in our application process to highlight statements regarding WEDC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and EEO/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications, and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Applicants for employment are invited to participate in affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

** PROTECTED VETERAN DEFINITION

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