Special Events Intern at Sanford Health

Wayne State University; Bemidji (MN); Hybrid; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Special Events Intern to contribute to operations while obtaining hands-on experience with special events. This role involves assisting with event logistics, vendor communication, and on-site coordination. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and proactive, comfortable with project planning and stakeholder communication. Evening availability is required since many events take place outside regular hours. This internship provides great exposure to various organizational functions while supporting their mission and values.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred knowledge of healthcare industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event logistics, vendor communication, and on-site coordination.
• Help maintain event timelines and organize registration lists.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance attendee experience.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Event management

Stakeholder communication

Project planning

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Facility: Sanford Bemidji Peak Ctr
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 2017 Net Way NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Starting Rate: $16.50

High-Level Hands-On Experience

Interns don’t just observe—they actively participate in planning, coordinating, and executing real events. This gives them practical, resume-ready experience quickly.

Interns often:

• Contribute to themes, décor, and activations
• Develop marketing or social media content
• Help enhance attendee experiences
• Community leaders
• Vendors and partners
• Organizational leadership
• Volunteers and stakeholders
• Time management
• Task prioritization
• Budget and logistics support
• Problem-solving under pressure

Interns can walk away with:

• Event reports
• Execution plans or timelines
• Evidence of events they helped run

Interns gain a broader understanding of how organizations function, giving you exposure to many departments:

• Communications
• Operations
• Community relations

Events often support:

• Brand awareness
• Internal culture-building

This role helps students explore:

• Public relations
• Hospitality
• Marketing
• Corporate communications

Job Summary

Contribute to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences with special events that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Special Events: internship supports the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide range of organizational events. In this role, the intern assists with event logistics, vendor communication, general support, on‑site coordination, and post‑event evaluation. Responsibilities include helping maintain event timelines, preparing materials, organizing registration lists, and contributing creative ideas to enhance attendee experience. In addition, the role will help support daily administrative functions for the Sanford Health Foundation and the Special Events Team.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. This position provides hands‑on experience in event management, stakeholder communication, project planning, and cross‑department collaboration. The Special Events Intern plays a key role in ensuring events run smoothly and reflect the organization’s brand and objectives.

Because many of our events take place outside regular business hours, evening availability is required.

Qualifications

Current enrollment or recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.