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. Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services lead in openings, with LV Collective, LELAND, and Aramark among the employers posting roles now.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EVENTS INTERN
DEPARTMENT/SITE
RISE Foundation
INTERNSHIP TERM
Fall 2026
POSITION TYPE
Grant-Funded, Temporary, Part-Time Internship
WORK MODALITY
In Person
COMPENSATION
$20.00 per hour; W-2 employment
SCHEDULE
To be established in accordance with OSHE requirements and departmental needs
LOCATION
400 U.S. Highway 1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
SUPERVISION
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff/HR Director and designated staff, the Community Outreach & Events Intern assists with RISE foundation events, workshops, and outreach activities across JCHA sites. The internship provides hands-on experience in community engagement and helps connects with programs, services, and resources.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following describes the general duties of the position and is not a complete list of all responsibilities.
- Assists with planning and coordinating events, workshops, and outreach activities across JCHA sites.
- Promotes events and programs through flyers, email, social media, webpages, and direct outreach.
- Assists with event preparation, setup, registration, attendance tracking, and follow-up.
- Collects feedback and participation information through surveys, sign-in sheets, and conversations.
- Maintains outreach calendars, contact lists, event records, partner information, and related documents.
- Participates in staff and partner meetings related to RISE foundation services.
- Communicates professionally with JCHA staff, residents, and community partners.
- Assists with spreadsheets, data entry, document organization, and basic event tracking.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
INTERNSHIP LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Gain experience in community engagement.
- Develop skills in event planning, outreach, resident engagement, attendance tracking, and follow-up.
- Build communication, organization, teamwork, and community-service skills.
- Participate in meetings and receive guidance, feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Eligibility:
- Must meet the eligibility requirements established by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) for the Fall 2026 Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program.
- Eligible candidates may include current undergraduate students, current graduate students, and qualifying recent college graduates, subject to OSHE verification requirements.
- Students from a variety of majors are encouraged to apply, including business, public administration, communications, technology, education, health, social sciences, arts, and related fields.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents, staff, and community partners.
- Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal, customer-service, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to accurately collect and organize attendance, feedback, contacts, and program records.
- Ability to work in an office and at programs, events, and outreach activities across JCHA sites.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.
Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, or willingness to learn.
- Comfort using email, social media, webpages, online forms, and basic flyer-design tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The intern will regularly use computers and office equipment, communicate by email and phone, sit or stand for periods of time, move around during outreach activities, and travel within JCHA sites. The intern may occasionally carry light event materials or supplies. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
JCHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and interns without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New Jersey civil rights law, it is the policy of the Jersey City Housing Authority to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant, employee, or intern with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
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 63% 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 37% 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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