Events Intern

Kappaalphapsi1911; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking an Events Intern to support planning, coordination, and execution of statewide meetings and events. This remote-first internship offers hands-on experience in event management, attendee engagement, registration systems, and event marketing.

Based in Wisconsin and enrolled in a related degree program, you will collaborate with the Events team and Marketing staff, assist with logistics, communications, and reporting, and gain

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a degree program related to event management, public relations, marketing, communications, hospitality, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comunic

Remote work autonomy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Current enrollment in event management/related degree

Job description

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

• Current enrollment in a degree program related to event management, public relations, marketing, communications, hospitality, nonprofit management, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team

Benefits

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.

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.

Veteran Declaration

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