Corporate Events Intern

Position Summary

The Corporate Events Intern plays a key supporting role in the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of all corporate events. Reporting directly to the Event Specialist, this position is designed to provide hands-on experience across all stages of the event lifecycle.

This is a hybrid position; in the office 1x/week. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing event timelines, checklists, and run-of-show documents.
• Research venues, vendors, and suppliers; gather pricing, availability etc.
• Assist with the coordination of logistics such as travel, shipping, etc.
• Support attendee list management, including data entry and tracking to ensure accuracy.
• Support supplier expo planning and logistics with vendor coordination.
• Maintain organized event folders, vendor contracts, task lists, and other tasks as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between internal taskforce members and external planning vendors during planning phases.
• Schedule and attend meetings; take notes and follow up on action items.
• Help collect and compile event feedback from attendees, GSL staff and Suppliers (as needed).
• Assist in developing event recap reports, summaries, and/or presentations.
• Stay up to date with trends in event planning, hospitality, and corporate engagement.
• Provide support to department leadership and manage special projects as assigned.

Experience and Competencies

Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or other applicable field of study.
• Proficient with computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Personable and professional with strong written and oral communication skills, able to advance the Goddard School brand and reputation.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, planning and organization skills to work on multiple projects in a results-oriented environment.

Highly Desired

• Familiarity with event management tools (e.g., Cvent, Canva).
• Strategic, creative, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure and remain calm in high-stakes situations.
• An initiative-taking, can-do attitude with a passion for events and brand experiences.
• Interest in pursuing a career in event planning, corporate communications, or hospitality.
• Ability to develop strong relationships.
• Capable learner committed to continuous improvement.