Remote Events Intern — Economic Development

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking an Events Intern to support the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings and events that showcase Wisconsin’s economic development initiatives. This remote-first role works with the Events team and Marketing & Brand Strategy staff to gain hands-on experience in event management and attendee engagement.

The internship runs December 2026 – May 2027, with flexible scheduling within standard business hours and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Internship designed for hands-on experience in event management.
• Remote-first environment with flexible scheduling within standard business hours.
• Opportunities for internal professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of conferences, meetings, trade shows, and exhibits.
• Coordinate registration, attendee communications, reporting, and customer service.
• Manage logistics, materials, and on-site support.
• Oversee event assets including signage and promotional materials.
• Support sponsorship administration and fulfillment activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote events and boost attendee engagement.

Job description

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking an Events Intern to support the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings and events that showcase Wisconsin’s economic development initiatives. This remote-first role works with the Events team and Marketing & Brand Strategy staff to gain hands-on experience in event management and attendee engagement.

The internship runs December 2026 – May 2027, with flexible scheduling within standard business hours and opportunities for