Events Internships

RippleMatch Inc.; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri is seeking an Events Intern to help plan and deliver the User Conference and other high‑impact experiences. You will work with seasoned events pros to coordinate people, content, partners, and logistics while building practical skills in large-scale event management.

You will gain hands‑on experience in conference logistics, content coordination, and partner programs, with mentorship and feedback from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in the United States.
• Majors include hospitality management, event management, tourism, recreation, communications, marketing, business administration, or related field.
• For undergraduates, expected to graduate in 2027 or 2028.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events through coursework or internships.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and execution of a large-scale conference for geospatial professionals.
• Collaborate with experienced events professionals and cross-functional partners.
• Build hands-on experience with event logistics, content coordination, attendee experience, and partner programs.
• Participate in team meetings, project updates, and feedback conversations throughout the summer.

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing higher in related field

Job description

Events Internship

Bring Experiences to Life

As an Events Intern at Esri, you will work alongside experienced corporate events professionals to help plan and deliver the Esri User Conference and other high-impact event experiences. You will contribute to projects that bring people, content, partners, and logistics together while building practical skills in large-scale event management.

What You'll Experience

• Support the planning and execution of a large-scale conference for geospatial professionals.
• Collaborate with experienced events professionals and cross-functional partners.
• Build hands‑on experience with event logistics, content coordination, attendee experience, and partner programs.
• Participate in team meetings, project updates, and feedback conversations throughout the summer.

Real Projects Interns May Work On

• Coordinate food and beverage programs for conference attendees and event teams.
• Support event content, agenda, speaker, or session‑management workflows.
• Assist with sponsorship and exhibit programs, including partner coordination and onsite readiness.
• Help manage conference logistics, schedules, materials, communications, and follow‑up activities.

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience planning and supporting large‑scale corporate events.
• Practical skills in project coordination, communication, research, organization, and problem‑solving.
• Mentorship and feedback from experienced events professionals.
• Connections with fellow interns and professionals across Esri.

We're Excited to Meet Students Who

• Are currently enrolled in a four‑year bachelor's, master's, or PhD program at a university in the United States, majoring in hospitality management, event management, tourism, recreation, communications, marketing, business administration, or related field, with a demonstrated interest in event planning and execution.
• For undergraduate students, are in junior or senior standing graduating in 2027 or 2028.
• Have experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events through coursework, student organizations, volunteer work, hospitality roles, or prior internships.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple details, deadlines, and logistics simultaneously.
• Are comfortable working in fast‑paced environments and adapting to changing priorities.

Enjoy creating positive experiences for attendees, customers, guests, or event participants.

• Can complete a consecutive 12‑week internship beginning in May or June 2027.
• Are authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting.

About Esri

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this internship takes into account education level and previous relevant work experience, including specialized skill sets. Interns who meet minimum qualifications during their internship may also qualify for 401(k) and profit share. A reasonable estimate of the base pay range is $28.00-$33.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

Esri is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.