Events Management Intern
Position Responsibilities:
An Events Management intern will play a role in planning, coordination, and execution of events and activities. Typically these interns work within the hospitality or tourism industries. The intern will work with experienced professionals in the field to learn about the intricacies of organizing successful events, delivering the best client experiences and contributing to the growth of the company. Some potential day to day responsibilities of this intern may include:
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of events, including conferences, meetings, exhibitions, other special occasions.
- Researching and contacting vendors, venues, and suppliers
- Creating and managing event timelines and schedules
- Handling logistics, such as transportation, accommodations, and catering
- Assisting with marketing and promotional activities for events including social media posts, creation of brochures, and flyers
- Budget tracking and financial management support on assigned projects
- Conduct research on industry trends, emerging event technologies, and competitor activities
- Provide excellent customer service
- Administrative support including data entry, record keeping, and communication with vendors and partners
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.