2026 Summer Internship - Event Operations Intern

RedPeg Marketing•Alexandria, VA

23h•$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. Why You’ll Love Working at RedPeg: Voted as one of The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces, we are an independent full service experiential marketing agency that connects brands to the consumers they need to reach through customized, personal engagement. Every day, we come together to create experiences that inspire extraordinary memories. With our main office in the Washington D.C metro area., we work with a roster of incredible brands including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Capital One, In & Out, Marriott Bonvoy, Meta, Niantic, Nike, Santander Bank, USAA and Virginia Lottery. We’re looking for highly personable, passionate, and innovative marketers to join our team! Why RedPegsters Are Comfortable Being Their True Self RedPeg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. The company's policies and culture prioritize diversity at all levels and ensure fair treatment based on merit and potential rather than protected classifications factors (such as age, race, gender, religion). This deliberate and intentional effort is highlighted and supported, with continual accountability placed on appropriate parties to ensure forward momentum by the RedPeg Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), specifically EquALLY (LGBTQI+ Community and Allies), Parents of RedPeg, ROC (RedPegsters of Color), and WOR (Women of RedPeg). Our ERGs are the backbone of our culture at RedPeg. They help us educate, celebrate, and facilitate meaningful action throughout our organization and in our local communities. What This Internship is About: 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 What You’re All About: 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

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

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