Summer 2027 Intern, Events & Experiences

Athena; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

In-person internship

Capstone project

Cultural experiences

Philadelphia site

Job summary

Athena, our Philadelphia-based headquarters, is seeking an Events & Experiences Intern for Summer 2027. The program runs June 15 through August 11 with interns working 20–30 hours per week, in person.

You’ll assist planners and designers, gain exposure to event logistics and cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to high-visibility initiatives across diverse sectors. Interns are paid $20/hour for the nine-week program, with hands-on experience from planning to execution and a capstone

Qualifications

• The candidate is a creative thinker who proposes ideas and solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments is expected.
• Ability to learn new software and apply it quickly in workflows.
• Attention to detail, calendar management, and organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating logistics for client and internal events.
• Support vendor research, outreach, and communications.
• Help develop and document event materials such as agendas and signage.
• Participate in on-site event execution, post-event reporting, and meetings.
• Contribute to brainstorming for experiential marketing ideas.
• Conduct research to inform and support project strategy development.

Skills

Creative thinking

People person

Tech savvy

Organized

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Airtable

Asana

Job description

Summer 2027 Intern, Events & Experiences

Athena is a creative place for leaders, risk-takers, and boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For more than a decade,we’vedelivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations across industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.

Our people makeAthena,Athena. As a three-timePhiladelphiaInquirerTop Workplace, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where passion meets excellence. We are solutions‑oriented, collaborative, and not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make work that works—while sharing a few laughs along the way.

All Athena internships are hosted in person at our Philadelphia headquarters. The Summer 2027 cohort will run from June 15th through August 11. Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week.

About the Role

As an Events and Experiences Intern, you’ll work closely with seasoned event planners and experienced designers to support the coordination, execution, and enhancement of both client-facing and internal events, as well as corporate events and activations. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to event logistics, audience engagement strategies, and cross‑functional collaboration—while developing the foundational skills needed to craft impactful and memorable experiences. As part of the Athena team, you’ll contribute to high‑visibility initiatives across diverse sectors, with opportunities to take ownership of key event elements and benefit from immersive training and professional development. Working with the Events and Experiences team will allow you to experience entire event life cycles, from initial brainstorming to actual event execution.

About the Program

The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment where they work closely with teams across creative, marketing, events, operations, and data analytics—gaining exposure to how departments align to bring projects to life. Our Capstone Project allows interns to collaborate and contribute to real‑world initiatives by presenting their proposal to internal stakeholders. Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check‑ins and executive support. Athena fosters a culture of support, curiosity, connection, and inclusivity, which allows interns to shine. Our intern program begins in June 2026 and is a full‑time opportunity to join the organization.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Assist in planning and coordinating logistics for client and internal events.
• Support the team in vendor research, outreach, and communications.
• Help develop and document event materials such as agendas, signage, and attendee communications.
• Participate in on‑site event execution, post‑event reporting, and internal meetings.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions for experiential marketing ideas.
• Conduct research to inform and support project strategy development

The skills and experience you should have:

• You’re a creative thinker: not afraid to think outside the box, driven by curiosity, proposing ideas and solutions, reaching above and beyond to ensure the success of a project.
• You’re a people person: whether it’s brainstorming with coworkers or working with other departments, you’re a clear, open communicator, and you’re not afraid to ask for help.
• You’re tech savvy: you’re in tune with design trends, and you can learn new computer programs and adapt them into your workflow quickly.
• You’ve got it together: a fan of calendar invites, close attention to detail, tight time management, and organization skills.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Prior experience working directly with clients or supporting brand activations.
• Leadership experience through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or team-based activities.
• Exposure to marketing, brand strategy, or social media planning.
• Familiarity with business analytics and KPI reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and project management tools such as MS Project, Airtable, or Asana.
• Prior experience working directly with clientele on event planning and execution, projects, or brand activation.
• Paid Experience : Interns are compensated at$20/hour, withbiweekly paythroughout the nine-week program.
• Flexible Scheduling : Interns are expected to work20–30 hours per week, ideally on a consistent schedule. Hours are coordinated with managers to allow flexibility within the weekly limit.
• In-Person Engagement : This is anon-site internship based in Philadelphia, designed to provide immersive, real-world experience in a collaborative office environment.
• Professional Exposure : Interns gain hands‑on experience withclient‑facing work, learning key skills inprofessionalism, communication, and public relations.
• Capstone Project : All interns participate in aCapstone Project, where they collaborate across departments to research and pitch a new client opportunity to Athena’s senior leadership and CEO.
• Cultural Experiences : Interns enjoycompany outingsthat showcase Philadelphia’s culture and community—past events have included visits to thePhiladelphia Museum of ArtandCitizens Bank Park.

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040or at AthenaGlobalAdvisors.com