SXSW Exhibitions Support Intern

Sxsw.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SXSW Exhibitions is seeking a motivated individual for the SXSW Exhibitions Support Intern role in Austin, TX. You will work with Exhibitions, Partner Operations, and Account Management teams to support event preparation for the March festival and gain exposure to various aspects of SXSW.

The internship is paid at $12.00 per hour, limited to 16 hours weekly, with on-site work during the event; regular office hours are Mon-Fri, 10 am–6 pm CT, and housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Texas and be enrolled full-time in a university or college.
• Interest in Exhibitions, Partner Operations, Account Management, Marketing, and Event Production.
• Must be highly organized with excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Exhibitions, Partner Operations, and Account Management teams in pre-event preparation.
• Assist on-site execution during the March festival.
• Review and organize client deliverables; perform data entry and audits.

Skills

Exhibitions interest

Understanding of SXSW mission

Organized

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Enrollment in accredited university/college

Tools

HubSpot

Airtable

ExpoFP

Job description

Position: SXSW Exhibitions Support Intern

Location: Austin, TX

Job Id:286

# of Openings:1

SXSW Exhibitions Support Intern

Job Purpose

The SXSW Exhibitions Support Intern will work alongside the Exhibitions, Partner Operations, and Account Management teams in preparation for the March event. This role will provide exposure to the different facets of SXSW, including special events, brand activations, and exhibitions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to gain experience in event production and enjoys splitting time between in-office projects and on-site event execution.

What You Will Learn

• What the process of event production, planning, and operations looks like
• Pre-event logistic prep and on-site execution during the festival
• Sales Operations and client outreach skills
• Reviewing and organizing client deliverables
• Basic data analytics, data entry, and audits
• Saas platforms such as HubSpot, Airtable, and ExpoFP
• Introductory project coordination skills
• The importance of teamwork, organization, and problem-solving.

Qualifications & Skills

To qualify for a SXSW Internship, you must reside in Texas and be enrolled in an accredited university or college for the entire internship. Qualifications include:

• Show interest in Exhibitions, Partner Operations, Account Management, Marketing, and Event Production
• Be familiar with SXSW and our mission to help creative people achieve their goals.
• Be highly organized and solution-driven
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be comfortable working individually or with a team
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing environment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally, as needed.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• May require occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location, Schedule & Pay

This position is located in Austin, Texas. Time commitment is a maximum of 16 hours per week. Availability of 40 hours per week during the event may be required. Core business office hours are Mon-Fri, 10 am - 6 pm CT. This position requires living and working in Austin, Texas. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.