Event Intern

The Opus Group • Beaverton (Hybrid), OR

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Opus Agency is seeking an eager-to-learn, collaborative, and detail-oriented Event Management Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of corporate events. The internship introduces the end-to-end event planning process and offers opportunities to build organizational, analytical, and creative skills while working across multiple events, workstreams, and team environments. Interns will learn the event lifecycle from planning through on-site execution and gain exposure to logistics, project coordination, and facilities management, as well as agency tools, processes, and best practices. The role is designed particularly for recent college graduates seeking to begin a career in event management.

The position is based in Beaverton, Oregon, on a hybrid schedule: four days per week remote and at least one day per week in the office, with additional in-office days possible based on business needs. Standard hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Travel may be available based on event needs, and the intern may participate in on-site event execution. The temporary program runs from January 11, 2027, through April 2, 2027. The starting rate is $22.00 per hour. Temporary employees are eligible for overtime when 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.

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.
• Apply analytical thinking to solve problems, proactively seek solutions, and navigate ambiguity and new challenges resourcefully.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a professional presence.
• Adapt to changing priorities and maintain performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including sitting for most of the day, standing and walking as needed, reaching, lifting, and traveling by various means of transportation.

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 support sourcing, scheduling, and status updates.
• Help 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.
• Support team coordination to help 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, 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.
• Overtime eligibility for temporary employees whose schedules exceed 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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