CPT Event Planner Jobs
Event Planner roles on CPT let you apply coursework in hospitality, communications, or business administration to real client projects, vendor negotiations, and on-site execution. Your DSO must authorize CPT specifically for event planning work, and the position must directly tie to your enrolled program, not just your major broadly.
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PenFed is hiring a Summer Intern Event Coordinator to work onsite at our Tysons, Virginia location. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and motivated Event Coordinator Intern to support the planning and execution of corporate and community events this summer. This short-term project will offer hands-on experience in event logistics, vendor coordination, marketing support, and on-site event management while working alongside an experienced events team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, creative, and interested in pursuing a career in event management, hospitality, marketing, or communications.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with planning and coordinating corporate, community, and special events.
- Support event logistics including registrations, timelines, signage, and guest communications.
- Coordinate with vendors, venues, and internal departments.
- Help prepare event materials, sponsorship items, and attendee packets.
- Track RSVPs and maintain event databases.
- Provide on-site event support including setup, registration, guest services, and breakdown.
- Perform general administrative support for the events team.
This role is responsible for ensuring business continuity.
Qualifications
Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
- Currently enrolled in or a graduate of college or university. Preferred majors include Hospitality Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations or closely related field.
- Interest in event planning, hospitality, and community outreach.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Flexible schedule with occasional evening or event-day availability.
Preferred Skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift and transport light event materials when needed.
- Experience using automation or A.I. tools.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not supervise employees.
Licenses and Certifications
There are no additional certifications required.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.
Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.
Travel
Ability to travel to various worksites may be required.
Benefits
At PenFed, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. You'll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; paid time off; and family-friendly benefits like paid parental leave, care support, and fitness center access. Financial wellness is encouraged through features like a 401(k) match, employee loan discounts, and fully paid life and disability coverage. We also support growth via education assistance, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities.
Our Purpose
Helping members achieve their dreams since 1935. Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is one of America's largest federal credit unions, serving 2.8 million members worldwide with $29 billion in assets. PenFed offers market-leading certificates, checking and savings, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, and a wide range of other financial services, always with members' interests in mind. PenFed is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, LLC is a full-service real estate company ready to assist our clients with buying, selling and renting a home. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of PenFed Credit Union and is the largest independently-owned brokerage in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network, placing us in the top 1% of all real estate brokerages in the country. With almost 60 offices and nearly 2,000 world-class sales professionals, we offer complete service coverage in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas. In addition, we also offer specialized client services which include management of vacation properties and long-term rentals, corporate relocation services and national referral network.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PenFed management will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status or obligation, the presence of a physical and/or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all statuses protected by applicable state or local law in all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, position classifications, work assignments, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and in all other terms and conditions of employment. PenFed will also prohibit retaliation against individuals for raising a complaint of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of same. PenFed will also reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can apply for a job or perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to PenFed. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation at 402-639-8568.
Job Overview
PenFed is hiring a Summer Intern Event Coordinator to work onsite at our Tysons, Virginia location. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and motivated Event Coordinator Intern to support the planning and execution of corporate and community events this summer. This short-term project will offer hands-on experience in event logistics, vendor coordination, marketing support, and on-site event management while working alongside an experienced events team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, creative, and interested in pursuing a career in event management, hospitality, marketing, or communications.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with planning and coordinating corporate, community, and special events.
- Support event logistics including registrations, timelines, signage, and guest communications.
- Coordinate with vendors, venues, and internal departments.
- Help prepare event materials, sponsorship items, and attendee packets.
- Track RSVPs and maintain event databases.
- Provide on-site event support including setup, registration, guest services, and breakdown.
- Perform general administrative support for the events team.
This role is responsible for ensuring business continuity.
Qualifications
Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
- Currently enrolled in or a graduate of college or university. Preferred majors include Hospitality Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations or closely related field.
- Interest in event planning, hospitality, and community outreach.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Flexible schedule with occasional evening or event-day availability.
Preferred Skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift and transport light event materials when needed.
- Experience using automation or A.I. tools.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not supervise employees.
Licenses and Certifications
There are no additional certifications required.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.
Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.
Travel
Ability to travel to various worksites may be required.
Benefits
At PenFed, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. You'll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; paid time off; and family-friendly benefits like paid parental leave, care support, and fitness center access. Financial wellness is encouraged through features like a 401(k) match, employee loan discounts, and fully paid life and disability coverage. We also support growth via education assistance, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities.
Our Purpose
Helping members achieve their dreams since 1935. Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is one of America's largest federal credit unions, serving 2.8 million members worldwide with $29 billion in assets. PenFed offers market-leading certificates, checking and savings, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, and a wide range of other financial services, always with members' interests in mind. PenFed is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, LLC is a full-service real estate company ready to assist our clients with buying, selling and renting a home. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of PenFed Credit Union and is the largest independently-owned brokerage in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network, placing us in the top 1% of all real estate brokerages in the country. With almost 60 offices and nearly 2,000 world-class sales professionals, we offer complete service coverage in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Kansas and Texas. In addition, we also offer specialized client services which include management of vacation properties and long-term rentals, corporate relocation services and national referral network.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PenFed management will maintain and observe personnel policies which will not discriminate or permit harassment or retaliation against a person because of race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status or obligation, the presence of a physical and/or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all statuses protected by applicable state or local law in all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, position classifications, work assignments, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment, and in all other terms and conditions of employment. PenFed will also prohibit retaliation against individuals for raising a complaint of discrimination or harassment or participating in an investigation of same. PenFed will also reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can apply for a job or perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to PenFed. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation at 402-639-8568.
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Does event planning work qualify as CPT for my F-1 program?
CPT qualifies when the work is an integral part of your established curriculum, meaning your program of study must include a cooperative education component or internship requirement that the event planning role fulfills. A general business or hospitality major isn't automatically sufficient. Your DSO evaluates whether the specific duties, such as vendor contracting, budget management, or logistics coordination, map directly to your coursework. Get that connection documented before you accept an offer.
Can I work full-time as an Event Planner on CPT during the school year?
Full-time CPT during the academic semester is permitted if your program requires it, but the 12-month rule applies. Using full-time CPT for a cumulative 12 months makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT carries no such restriction. Event planning internships that run during semester breaks typically count as part-time CPT regardless of the hours worked, since class is not in session.
What documents do I need to start a CPT Event Planner job?
You need a signed employer offer letter specifying your job title, duties, start date, work location, and hours per week. Your DSO uses that letter to update your I-20 with the CPT authorization. You cannot begin work until you have the updated I-20 in hand, even if your employer has already processed onboarding paperwork. Bring both the updated I-20 and your current EAD if applicable to your first day.
How do I find Event Planner employers who understand CPT hiring?
Migrate Mate lists Event Planner roles from employers with documented work-authorization hiring history, which reduces the back-and-forth of explaining F-1 CPT requirements from scratch. Look for corporate event teams, hotel conference departments, or nonprofit event production organizations rather than solo planners or small agencies, which rarely have HR infrastructure to process CPT paperwork correctly or on time.
Will my CPT Event Planner role count toward future H-1B sponsorship?
CPT itself doesn't generate H-1B visa eligibility, but the work experience you build counts toward your resume and employer relationships. Many F-1 students use CPT roles to secure OPT positions with the same employer and then pursue H-1B sponsorship during OPT. Event planning roles at large hospitality groups, convention management companies, or corporate event departments are more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship programs than boutique planning firms.