2026 Summer Internship - Event Operations Intern

RedPeg Marketing • Alexandria, VA

3d • $15 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship will run from May 18 2026 - August 7, 2026 and will require at least three days a week in person at the VA office. The Event Operations Interns work with our team to coordinate and produce events, experiential marketing activations, and mobile tours across the country. Our team works in cooperation with Account Services (Partner Services, Venues & Sponsorship, Creative, and Talent). You will gain valuable experience in project, event and festival management. Some of the work you can expect to be engaged in during the summer includes: Research and resource assets for events, activations, and mobile tours. Source new vendors. Warehouse coordination and inventory. Assist with project/event management for multiple large scale events and activations. Research and insight reporting in support of active programs and business development Outreach to vendors, events, venues, municipalities and other stakeholders in support of active programs and business development Potential for travel (as needed) Administrative support

Requirements

• Ideally, working on obtaining a degree in Event Management, Event Production, or within Experiential Marketing
• 0-1+ years of relevant marketing, event, promotions, communications or sponsorship experience
• Overall strong communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Keen attention to detail, accuracy and personal accountability
• Ability to handle a high-volume of work consisting of multiple projects and deadlines at one time (time management)
• Ability to problem-solve independently and in collaboration with others
• General interest in marketing, cultural and social trends
• Strong work ethic and hunger to learn and "roll up your sleeves"
• Willingness to help with tasks
• A pleasant and positive attitude
• General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite applications

Responsibilities

• Research and resource assets for events, activations, and mobile tours.
• Source new vendors.
• Warehouse coordination and inventory.
• Assist with project/event management for multiple large scale events and activations.
• Research and insight reporting in support of active programs and business development
• Outreach to vendors, events, venues, municipalities and other stakeholders in support of active programs and business development
• Potential for travel (as needed)
• Administrative support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees