Paid Internship: Innovation Conference Programming

Sxsw Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

SXSW seeks an Innovation Conference Programming Intern in Austin, TX. You will assist with day-to-day programming, speaker coordination, and data entry for a large-scale international conference.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a accredited university, highly organized, and proficient with Google Drive and related tools, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Internship is paid at $12/hr.

Qualifications

• Eligible if enrolled in a college or university and living in Texas.
• Interest in events planning and programming is essential.
• Must be highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; able to email and phone.
• Familiarity with Google Drive family tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Organize speaker information and input into databases.
• Partner with the Featured Speakers team to resolve issues via email.
• Schedule sessions promptly and adjust schedules for conflicts.
• Manage multiple details for sessions with efficiency.
• Work with staff and volunteers on site to ensure smooth transitions.
• Research topics to contribute to Conference decision-making.

Skills

Event planning interest

Highly organized

Time management

Written and verbal comms

Education

Enrolled in accredited university/college

Tools

Google Drive

Docs

Sheets

Slides

Job description

SXSW seeks an Innovation Conference Programming Intern in Austin, TX. You will assist with day-to-day programming, speaker coordination, and data entry for a large-scale international conference.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a accredited university, highly organized, and proficient with Google Drive and related tools, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Internship is paid at $12/hr.