Special Events Intern: Hands-On Planning & Coordination

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

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.