Event Intern

Opus Agency • Beaverton, OR

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Opus Agency is seeking an eager-to-learn, collaborative, and detail-oriented Event Management Intern to support the delivery of corporate events. The internship introduces the end-to-end event planning process and provides hands-on experience across multiple events, workstreams, and team environments. Interns learn the event lifecycle from planning through on-site execution and develop organizational, analytical, creative, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills while learning agency tools, processes, and best practices from experienced professionals.

The role is based in Beaverton, Oregon, on a hybrid schedule: four days per week remote and at least one day per week in the office. Standard hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, although business needs may require additional in-office days. Travel opportunities may be provided based on event availability, and interns may participate in on-site event execution. The temporary program runs from January 18, 2027, through April 9, 2027. The starting salary is $22.00 per hour. Temporary employees are eligible for overtime when their schedule exceeds 40 hours per week. Conversion to permanent full-time employment may be possible but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Demonstrate curiosity, eagerness to learn, ability to take direction, and ability to apply feedback quickly.
• Manage tasks and deadlines effectively with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicate clearly and professionally and collaborate effectively with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Use analytical thinking to solve problems, seek solutions proactively, and navigate ambiguity and new challenges resourcefully.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
• Adapt to changing priorities and maintain performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to meet the stated physical requirements, including sitting for most of the day, standing and walking as needed, reaching, lifting as required, and traveling by available transportation when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Recent college graduate seeking to begin a career in event management.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of corporate events across logistics, vendor coordination, staffing, signage, transportation, and program support.
• Communicate with internal team members and vendors to assist with 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 team activities to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are completed accurately.
• Learn and use agency tools, systems, and platforms, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom.
• Participate in on-site event execution when applicable, including potential travel 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.
• Potential for conversion to a permanent full-time position at the conclusion of the internship; conversion is not guaranteed.
• Temporary employees are eligible for overtime if their schedule exceeds 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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