Event Management Co-op Spring 2027 (January - June)

MFS • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Co-op experience provides participants with meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. In addition to daily responsibilities, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including: Co-Op New Hire Orientation, Senior Leadership Speaker Series, Social & Networking Events, and Presentation Challenges. At the conclusion of this position, co-ops will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how event management works at an asset manager. MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday – Friday (beginning on Wednesday, January 13th through Friday June 25th, 2027), and work between 35-40 hours. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong proofreading and organizational skills
• Self-motivator and a team player
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and excel

Responsibilities

• Support Event Management team in the coordination and planning of meetings and events. Primary focus will be for US events with some focus on global events.
• Event Production support including database entry to produce mailing labels, name tags, desk name plates, mail merge, shipping etc.
• Email communication, telephone and in-person interactions with meeting attendees and vendors to provide information and/or to comply with special requests.
• Work with Technical /AV Event Production team on special projects/ad hoc requests and help maintain project files (10%).
• Learnings will include site research, vendor contract negotiation, detailing banquet orders, creating event resumes, coordinating AV needs, communicating with stakeholders, budget management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed