Research Campus Event/Activities Coordinator Fall 2025 Co-Op

FM Global; Glocester (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a motivated intern to join its Administrative Team at their innovative Research Campus in Rhode Island. This role focuses on supporting events and activities through effective logistics planning and on-site assistance. Students pursuing degrees in Event Management or related fields are encouraged to apply. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be junior or senior in college.
• Schedule flexibility needed for event timings.
• Current enrollment necessary for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-event logistics planning such as catering and A/V setup.
• Provide on-site support during events and manage post-event logistics.
• Act as communication liaison between teams before and during events.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Pursuing a degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

Sitting on over 1,500 acres in Western Rhode Island, The FM Research Campus is one of the world’s most innovative research and testing centers in the world.

Schedule:
This internship requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week from August through December. Work hours must fall within our standard business hours: Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

Location:
Candidates must have reliable transportation to our Research Campus, located at 743 Reynolds Road, West Glocester, RI 02814.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of our Research Campus and be entering their junior or senior year of college in Fall 2025.

Relocation:
Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Join the Administrative Team in support of our events and activities held here at the Research Campus.

The campus allows visitors to experience firsthand the story of FM through our Brand Experience tour program. While working under the supervision of the Administrative Manager, this internship offers the student an opportunity to assist with all the on-site functions of events, meetings, and other programs here by performing the following duties:

• Pre-event logistics planning such as catering, A/V, meeting space & set-up.
• Provide on-site support during events.
• Post-event logistics include room tear down, laundry, and PPE disinfection.
• Communication liaison between various teams before and during events.
• Adhering to safety protocols and ensuring guests are as well.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

For planning purposes, the expected time frame for this co-op would August-December 2025

Current enrollment in a college or university and working towards a degree in Event Management, Hospitality or related field.

Junior or Senior level status in college.

Schedule flexibility needed due to event start and end times.

The student must be able to provide his/her own transportation to and from the campus located at 743 Reynolds Road West Glocester, RI 02814. (not accessible by public transportation)

Technical and Soft Skills

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Efficient time management skills; naturally inquisitive and able to undertake and deliver projects.
• Familiarity with MS Office products.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

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