Event Intern

Opus Agency

2d • Remote

About The Position

Opus Agency is seeking an eager-to-learn, collaborative, and detail-oriented Event Management Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting corporate events. The internship introduces the end-to-end event planning process and offers opportunities to build organizational, analytical, creative, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. The intern will work across multiple events, workstreams, and team environments, with exposure to different roles throughout the planning cycle and instruction in industry tools, processes, and best practices from experienced professionals. The position is well suited to recent college graduates seeking to begin a career in event management. It is remote, temporary, full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, running from January 11, 2027 through April 2, 2027. Travel opportunities may be provided, including travel to support on-site event execution. The starting salary is $22.00 per hour. Temporary employees are eligible for overtime if their schedule exceeds 40 hours per week. The role may have potential for conversion to a permanent full-time position, but permanent employment is not guaranteed. The internship does not attach credit hours to the position.

Requirements

• Demonstrates curiosity, eagerness to learn, ability to take direction, and ability to apply feedback quickly.
• Manages tasks and deadlines effectively with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates clearly and professionally and collaborates effectively with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Uses analytical thinking to solve problems, proactively seeks solutions, and navigates ambiguity and new challenges resourcefully.
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
• Adapts to changing priorities and maintains performance under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit for most of the day and stand as needed; walk periodically on level surfaces; reach above shoulder height and below the waist; and lift materials as required using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to travel by airplane, train, taxi, car, or other means of transportation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of corporate events across workstreams including logistics, vendor coordination, staffing, signage, transportation, and program support.
• Communicate with internal team members and vendors to support sourcing, scheduling, and status updates.
• Create and maintain event documentation, including timelines, production schedules, contact lists, and project plans.
• Attend internal and external meetings, capture notes, track action items, and provide updates on assigned tasks.
• Help coordinate the team to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are completed accurately.
• Learn and use agency tools, systems, and platforms, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and internal processes.
• Participate in on-site event execution when applicable, potentially traveling to support events in an operational capacity.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Exposure to a collaborative, inclusive, and enthusiastic team.
• Flexibility in work schedules.
• Temporary employees are eligible for overtime if their schedule exceeds 40 hours per week.
• Potential for conversion to a permanent full-time position at the conclusion of the internship; conversion is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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