LA Event Intern at Markham Group

Wayne State University; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Wayne State University is offering a part-time internship as an LA Event Intern. The role involves supporting the Events team by assisting with various organizational tasks, creative activations, and event production while gaining hands-on experience in key business areas.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in event planning and a background in hospitality or customer service. This paid internship offers flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments and provides an opportunity for performance-based extension.

Qualifications

• Background in hospitality, events, or customer service preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions.
• Resourceful attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day organizational tasks and event production.
• Help with creative activations and post-event reporting.
• Provide technical assistance for virtual events.

Skills

Interest in event planning

Strong organizational abilities

Excellent written and verbal skills

Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Ability to work in a high-energy environment

Job description

Position Overview

The LA Event Intern will support the Events team in various tasks and projects, providing valuable hands‑on experience in key business areas such as financial analysis, reporting, and organizational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in day‑to‑day organizational tasks and coordination of event production materials.
• Assist with creative activations, brainstorming, and post‑event reporting.
• Assist with speaker prep, recording, and technical assistance for virtual events.
• Help with venue scouting, walkthroughs, staffing, and other support for in‑person events.
• Manage long‑term and short‑term research projects.
• Assist and support other departments within the organization if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Interest in a career in event planning, progressive issue‑based advocacy, logistics, and/or operations.
• Hospitality, events, and/or customer service background.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions.
• Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is a must.
• Well‑organized with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a high‑energy environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Available to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally for meetings and events as needed.
• Approximately 20 to 25 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
• Paid internship.
• Opportunity to extend based on performance and academic schedule.

Assisting your team during certain evenings and weekends, especially during peak periods like elections, may be required.

Markham is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.