Marketing And Events Coordinator Internships
Marketing and events coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience coordinating campaigns and live events, mentorship from working marketing and events coordinators, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Alliance Highway Safety, Shure, and Hubbell among the employers posting roles now.
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TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Special Events Marketing Intern
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $16.00 - 20.00 per hour depending on your current year of academic enrollment
WORK LOCATION: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Weekly Schedule with some nights and weekend work
POSTING CLOSING DATE: November 20th, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Are you excited by community connections, energized by fast‑paced event days, and eager to sharpen your marketing and coordination skills? Then consider joining Team Apex as a Special Events Marketing Intern!
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Special Events Intern will assist the Special Events Team, consisting of the Special Event Manager, Special Event Supervisor, Special Event Specialist, in the planning, coordination, and execution of Town-sponsored and community events for the Town of Apex. This role will provide hands-on experience in event logistics, community outreach, volunteer management, and marketing. The intern will support the daily operations of special events, work with volunteers, and contribute to the successful delivery of community events that enhance civic engagement.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
- Event Coordination Support: Assist the Special Event Manager, Special Event Supervisor and Special Events Specialist with logistics, including site maps, vendor negotiations, and event communications.
- Event Operations: Attend and assist with on-site management of select Town-sponsored and community events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate with the Communications department to develop promotional materials and targeted marketing for events, and work promotional tables during events.
- Event Logistics and Planning: Help with securing event spaces, supplies, and other necessary reservations. Assist with preparing event timelines, schedules, and internal staff communications. Community Engagement: Serve as a liaison between community event organizers, Town staff, and volunteers, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
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Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in Special Event Logistics Committee meetings and contribute ideas to improve processes.
- Develop social media content and assist in maintaining the posting schedule.
- Assist in organization and execution of marketing pieces for marketing packets and posted materials. Performs related duties as required.
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WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Marketing, Communications, Event Planning, Parks and Recreation, or a related field.
WHAT SETS YOU APART:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for events. Experience in event planning or volunteer coordination is a plus but not required.
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GET TO KNOW APEX:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Special Events Marketing Intern
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $16.00 - 20.00 per hour depending on your current year of academic enrollment
WORK LOCATION: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Weekly Schedule with some nights and weekend work
POSTING CLOSING DATE: November 20th, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Are you excited by community connections, energized by fast‑paced event days, and eager to sharpen your marketing and coordination skills? Then consider joining Team Apex as a Special Events Marketing Intern!
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Special Events Intern will assist the Special Events Team, consisting of the Special Event Manager, Special Event Supervisor, Special Event Specialist, in the planning, coordination, and execution of Town-sponsored and community events for the Town of Apex. This role will provide hands-on experience in event logistics, community outreach, volunteer management, and marketing. The intern will support the daily operations of special events, work with volunteers, and contribute to the successful delivery of community events that enhance civic engagement.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
- Event Coordination Support: Assist the Special Event Manager, Special Event Supervisor and Special Events Specialist with logistics, including site maps, vendor negotiations, and event communications.
- Event Operations: Attend and assist with on-site management of select Town-sponsored and community events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate with the Communications department to develop promotional materials and targeted marketing for events, and work promotional tables during events.
- Event Logistics and Planning: Help with securing event spaces, supplies, and other necessary reservations. Assist with preparing event timelines, schedules, and internal staff communications. Community Engagement: Serve as a liaison between community event organizers, Town staff, and volunteers, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
-
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in Special Event Logistics Committee meetings and contribute ideas to improve processes.
- Develop social media content and assist in maintaining the posting schedule.
- Assist in organization and execution of marketing pieces for marketing packets and posted materials. Performs related duties as required.
-
WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Marketing, Communications, Event Planning, Parks and Recreation, or a related field.
WHAT SETS YOU APART:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for events. Experience in event planning or volunteer coordination is a plus but not required.
-
GET TO KNOW APEX:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Marketing And Events Coordinator Internship Market
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Tips for Your Marketing And Events Coordinator Internship Search
Apply earlier than the semester prompts you
Large employers open summer marketing and events coordinator internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check listings regularly through the fall rather than waiting for spring recruitment season to begin.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for marketing and events coordinator interns expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to review instead. Document class projects, volunteer event coordination, mock campaign briefs, or social media content you've created, and collect them in a shareable portfolio or case study document you can link directly from your resume.
Combine career fair visits with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters you meet in person often move faster than those reviewing cold applications online. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your interview format out loud before you apply
Marketing and events coordinator intern screens often include situational questions about how you'd handle an event logistics problem, a short campaign planning exercise, or questions about a project in your portfolio. Practice answering out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger companies in marketing and communications run cohort-style internship programs designed to train people who are new to the field, often rotating interns across campaign management, events, and digital marketing functions. These programs recruit months before smaller internships open and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your goals and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 25% of the marketing and events coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only seeing roles you can actually take.
Marketing And Events Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a marketing and events coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio showcasing event concepts, campaign briefs, social media mock-ups, or marketing case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a marketing and events coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for marketing and events coordinator interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, positive team relationships, and available headcount when your internship ends. Position yourself by treating every project as a work sample, and ask your manager mid-internship about the return-offer timeline without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for marketing and events coordinator internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September and October, so waiting until spring means many structured programs are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round and a missed summer cycle doesn't mean you're out of options.
Are marketing and events coordinator internships paid?
Most professional marketing and events coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Nonprofit and some agency roles occasionally offer stipends or academic credit arrangements, so check each listing's compensation details before applying.
What should a marketing and events coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with two or three documented projects rather than work history: name the tools you used (event planning software, email platforms, social scheduling tools, design tools like Canva or Adobe) and link to any published work, campaign case studies, or event recaps you can share. Add relevant coursework in marketing, communications, or event management, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote marketing and events coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 75% of the marketing and events coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to surface them before spots close.
Can international students get marketing and events coordinator 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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