Workplace Events Intern

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness dollars

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Appian, headquartered in McLean, VA, seeks a Travel and Workplace Events Intern to embed with a team and gain real-world experience designing, coordinating, and executing internal events and travel initiatives aligned with our global business strategies.

During the 10-week, in-person program, you will work with veteran event leads, develop project management skills, and contribute to seamless, productive experiences for our workforce in a collaborative office setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Hospitality Management / Administration; Tourism and Travel Management; Event and Meeting Planning; related specializations such as Sustainable Tourism or Food and Beverage Management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and high standards of excellence.
• Preferred experience with event management software or corporate travel booking tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize travel and event processes to improve employee experience.
• Design-thinking approach to prototype and model event flows for inclusive workplace gatherings.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for internal events and travel initiatives.
• Support management of the corporate travel platform and ethical travel practices in policies.
• Create communication artifacts to increase adoption of new travel tools and event protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Hospitality interest

Data/tech usage

Education

Undergraduate degree in Hospitality Management / Administration

Tourism and Travel Management

Event and Meeting Planning

Sustainable Tourism / Food & Beverage Management

Tools

Event management software

Corporate travel booking tools

Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Are you looking to combine your passion for hospitality and logistics with a penchant for strategic problem-solving? Our Travel and Workplace Events team is obsessed with creating exceptional employee experiences. We deliver mission-critical impact by fostering connection and culture, and as an intern, you will directly support our department in bringing our most ambitious internal events and travel programs to life.

As a Travel and Workplace Events Intern, you'll be embedded with a team to gain an authentic, real-world experience doing tangible and meaningful work. You'll help design, coordinate, and execute internal events and travel initiatives that support our global business strategies under the guidance of our veteran event leads. During our 10-week, in-person program, you'll become a key part of a team delivering seamless solutions that keep our workforce connected and productive.

This internship is based at our headquarters in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Interns in this program are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to fully experience our culture, learn directly from peers and mentors, and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment.

What you'll do:

• Analyze and Optimize: Evaluate current travel and event processes to help develop technical and non-technical solutions that improve the employee experience.
• Design-Thinking: Use a design-thinking approach to prototype and model event flows, ensuring every workplace gathering is impactful and inclusive.
• Logistics & Catering: Support the end-to-end logistics for summer events, from vendor sourcing and site selection to collaborating on Food and Beverage management for internal gatherings.
• Strategic Support: Assist in managing our corporate travel platform, helping to integrate sustainable tourism practices and ethical travel standards into our corporate policies.
• Change Management: Create supporting communication artifacts (newsletters, guides, and FAQs) to increase adoption of new travel tools and event protocols.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• An aptitude for analyzing logistics and operational processes to help develop solutions that support them.
• A solid foundation of, or passion for, hospitality, event management, or corporate operations.
• The ability to leverage technology and data to construct and implement efficient workplace solutions.
• Creativity for designing artifacts that communicate complex travel policies in a clear, engaging way.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in:
  • Hospitality Management / Administration
  • Tourism and Travel Management
  • Event and Meeting Planning
  • Related specializations such as Sustainable Tourism or Food and Beverage Management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an obsessive attention to detail and high standards of excellence.
• Preferred experience with event management software or corporate travel booking tools.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world's largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else.For more information, visitappian.com.

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