Events Intern - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking an Events Intern for the Summer 2027 program at our corporate office in West Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on assisting in planning and organizing internal and company-wide events, while maintaining high-quality programs and calendars.

You will research vendors, assist with award coordination, and help execute events on schedule, collaborating with store and office personnel, and external partners.

Qualifications

• College student majoring in Event Management or Hospitality Management.
• Excellent communication proficiency - verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Highly organized and systematic thinker.
• Ability to work independently, lead a team, and work well in a team capacity.
• Computer proficiency: E-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Knowledgeable of standard office equipment and programs, including calculator, telephone, copier, fax, and PC with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, logistics, coordinating, and implementing various company-wide events within budget and time constraints.
• Research vendors and venues.
• Coordinate and compile information for company awards.
• Assist in scheduling, planning, and implementing the corporate calendar of events.
• Ensure meeting and event spaces are set up and broken down promptly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Event Management / Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

## Events Intern - Summer 2027Apply: In Person: Corporate Office, Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R251696Additional Considerations (if any):**-****At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.****Job Description:**Job Title: Events InternDepartment: EventsFLSA: Non-ExemptRevision Date: 03/2025**General Function**The Events Intern assists in planning and organizing events on behalf of the Hy-Vee corporate office. In addition, they focus on all internal service, department and award events, assuring the highest quality of programs.**Reporting Relations**Accountable and Reports to you: Assistant Vice President, Special EventsPositions that Report to you: None**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**1. Assists in planning, logistics, coordinating, and implementing various company-wide events in accordance with financial and time restraints.2. Research vendors and venues.3. Coordinate and compile information for various company awards.4. Assists in scheduling, planning and implementing the corporate calendar of events.5. Ensures meeting and event spaces are set up and broken down in a timely manner.6. Performs other job-related duties and special projects as needed7. Reports to work when scheduled and on time**Education and Experience**College student majoring in Event Management or Hospitality Management.**Working Conditions**The duties of this position are performed primarily in a general office setting, with frequent work at other venues. There is constant pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.**Contacts**Has daily contact with store and office personnel, suppliers/vendor/venues and the general public.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company• Ability to work a variable work schedule• Excellent communication proficiency - verbal, written, and interpersonal• Organizational and multi-tasking skills• Highly organized and systematic thinker• Ability to work independently, lead a team, and work well in a team capacity• Must be able to project a professional manner and appearance, and communicate effectively with clients, staff and the general public• Computer proficiency: E-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook• Knowledgeable of standard office equipment and programs, including calculator, telephone, copier, fax, and PC with Microsoft Office programs**Physical Requirements**• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction, normal depth perceptions• Must be physically able to perform medium work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 50 pounds, and frequent standing and walking• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions**Confidentiality**Has access to confidential informationAre you ready to smile, apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*