What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Events Intern position at Corgan?
Overview
We understand the invaluable nature of culture and not only loving what you do, but who you do it with. We continually invest in building a firm of collaborators, in an environment where our people thrive — together. If you’re interested in interning with a dynamic company of people who love where they work, we invite you to connect!
We are looking for a summer intern to join our dynamic Dallas-based events team. Comprised of excellent communicators, enthusiastic and creative problem solvers, the events team is committed to providing a high level of client service with a solutions-focused, flexible attitude.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is eager to take on any task, big or small, a believer in teamwork makes the dream work, and someone willing to come to the table with creative ideas and solutions. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn through supporting the team in various capacities. The position will require a variety of short-term and long-term assignments, therefore strong time management and organization skills are essential.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supporting the Sr. Conference and Event Specialist in the development and execution of events, from concept to completion.
- Working closely with studio leaders to ensure the success of their events, aligning with both sector-specific goals and the broader objectives of the firm.
- Assisting with venue selection, logistics, and vendor coordination.
- Providing logistical assistance during events, including setup and cleanup, registration, and guest management.
- Ensuring event materials and equipment are prepared and organized.
- Handling event-related paperwork, such as contracts, invoices, and receipts.
- Tracking event tasks and budgets and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
- Assisting with the ordering, tracking, and delivering of promotional items.
- Working closely with the marketing and communications team, to support them as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Communications, Marketing or related field.
- Works comfortably and confidently under pressure.
- Highly skilled in verbal and written communication.
- Possesses exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Excels in relationship building, intra-personal skills and collaboration.
- Emphasizes proactivity, resourcefulness, and the ability to multi-task within overlapping deadlines.
- Must be a team player!
- Previous event planning experience is a bonus but not required.
The Summer Events Intern will be a part of Corgan’s Marketing team and work in partnership with the department to support the firm across all 19 offices. The internship begins in late May/early June 2025 and concludes in August 2025, start and end dates can be finalized upon hire.
If you desire to work in a dynamic culture with tremendous opportunities for professional development, please visit us online at www.corgan.com to apply. *Only applications received through our website will be considered. * EOE
