Events Planning Intern: Coordinate Conferences & Programs

Cvent; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cvent is seeking a Meetings & Events Intern to support planning and execution across hosted conferences, internal events, tradeshows, and seminars. You’ll collaborate with event professionals, marketers, and cross-functional teams to deliver organized, engaging experiences while building core event operations skills.

This paid internship offers coaching from experienced professionals and potential for a recommendation letter.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with graduation around May 2027 and good academic standing.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities with attention to detail.
• Comfort with virtual and hybrid events and learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Own defined event-design and planning workstreams from brief through delivery with guidance from the Meetings & Events Team.
• Coordinate planning and execution for Cvent CONNECT, including speaker management and session logistics.
• Plan and execute components of internal company events, both virtual and in-person.
• Create and maintain event timelines, trackers, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Coordinate event technology logistics including registration, attendee tracking, and basic streaming support.
• Assist with budgets, invoices, and expense tracking; support reconciliations.
• Support trade shows and seminars logistics and shipping of materials.
• Contribute to operations projects to improve processes and asset management.
• Be a dependable day-to-day partner, surfacing issues early and following through on commitments.
• Identify risks early and communicate changes clearly, offering options when plans shift.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive problem solving

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/ hospitality/ communications/ business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Job description

Cvent is seeking a Meetings & Events Intern to support planning and execution across hosted conferences, internal events, tradeshows, and seminars. You’ll collaborate with event professionals, marketers, and cross-functional teams to deliver organized, engaging experiences while building core event operations skills.

This paid internship offers coaching from experienced professionals and potential for a recommendation letter.