Events Internships
Events internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience coordinating live events, mentorship from working events professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. {{top_industries_phrase}} lead in openings, with American Heart Association, LV Collective, and EF (Education First) among the employers posting roles now.
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- End of July - December 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)
- Stipend
Alliance Highway Safety is looking for FLEXIBLE, OUTGOING, and ORGANIZED individuals to help coordinate a variety of sponsorship events across the country. As part of Alliance’s internship program, you will have the opportunity to learn from our experienced staff about the ins and outs of event marketing and corporate sponsorships, assist with the management of sponsorship campaigns, meet and listen to established professionals in highway safety, and travel across the country to events such as fairs, festivals, motorcycle rallies, racetracks, college sports, and the Choices Matter Program.
- Staffing and fulfilling event metrics as scheduled (weekday, weekends, and some holidays)
- Planning, booking, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Contacting and working with venue coordinators such as school leadership, college career centers, and sponsorship partners
- Researching marketing tools and collecting program data
- Traveling to events and marketing highway safety campaigns effectively
- Reporting and communicating to managers for maximizing impact of highway safety programs
- Preparing professional recaps of each event for the client
- Capturing photographs of marketing activations and engagement at events
- Ensuring that each venue is meeting sponsorship requirements (signs, PA announcements, video commercials, print ads, etc.)
- Inventory management of the office and off-site storage
- Engage in “team-think” and brainstorming to increase the effectiveness of sponsorship activations
- Creation of projects using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva (optional)
- Other tasks as assigned
- Must be able to travel (75% of the time)
- Well-organized
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Preferred: Teams Application & HubSpot)
- Ability to multitask and time manage
- Ability to stay flexible and adaptable
- Self-starter with a positive attitude
- Have strong interpersonal skills that complement a proactive, solution-driven, team-oriented work ethic
- Ability to work untraditional hours including weekends, evenings and some holidays
- Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. as needed
- College Juniors / Seniors needing an academic credit internship
- Recent graduates looking for experience in marketing, event management, and operations
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Events Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- American Heart Association11
- LV Collective2
- EF (Education First)2
- ACBJ1
- Kasa1
Tips for Your Events Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer events internships
Large employers in hospitality, entertainment, and convention management open summer intern applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Set a reminder to check listings each month and apply as soon as a role that fits goes live.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Events hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so your portfolio carries the weight. Document two or three projects end-to-end: a run-of-show plan, a vendor coordination brief, a promotional campaign, or a post-event recap with measurable outcomes. Include the tools you used and link to anything publicly shareable.
Work campus channels and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster than through online applications. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Events intern interviews typically include scenario-based or behavioral questions: how you would handle a vendor no-show, coordinate last-minute logistics changes, or manage competing priorities on event day. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think and communicate under pressure as much as the final answer you give.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many large hospitality groups, entertainment companies, and convention operators run cohort or rotational internship programs designed specifically to train people new to events work. These programs offer structured mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and a clear evaluation timeline. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that fit your goals and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 28% of the events internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are not sorting through positions you cannot take. Filtering first saves time and keeps your applications focused on roles that actually fit your situation.
Events Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an events internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited professional experience at the intern level. For events candidates, a documented event portfolio showing logistics plans, vendor coordination, or promotional materials gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an events internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for events interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and the employer's return-offer timeline. The practical approach is to treat every assignment as a showcase of your reliability and event execution skills, while continuing to apply externally so you are not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for events internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, including hospitality companies, convention centers, and entertainment brands, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, meaning applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the actual start, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently and applying as soon as a role posts puts you ahead of candidates who wait.
Are events internships paid?
Most professional events internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and the specifics differ widely between a large venue operator and a boutique agency. Where an employer discloses compensation, it appears directly in the listing, so you can evaluate it before applying.
What should an events internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show what you planned, coordinated, or produced, a run-of-show document, a vendor brief, a post-event recap, or a promotional campaign with outcomes. Name the tools you used (event management software, project tracking platforms, design tools) and link to any public work. Add relevant coursework and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote events internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 72% of the events internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get events internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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