Event Planning Intern

Zoetis

13d • Remote

About The Position

US Remote Event Planning Intern Location: remote based Internship Summary: The U.S. Meeting Planning Team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Event Planning Intern to support our event planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for a current college student interested in meetings and conferences to gain hands-on experience in the full event lifecycle—from sourcing venues to post-event reconciliation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced professional environment. Internship Job Duties: Assist with venue sourcing and support contract negotiations. Learn to build and maintain registration websites in Cvent. Help create and manage event budgets. Develop and manage rooming lists. Assist with creating event specs including menu selection, ordering audio-visual equipment and services, and room set-up based on event requirements. Provide administrative and project support across multiple events simultaneously. Participate in team meetings, vendor calls, and on-site event management when needed. Internship Qualifications: Current college student pursuing a four-year degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, Business, or a related field. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong technical skills: experience with Microsoft Office required. Exposure to Cvent is a plus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong problem-solving skills. What You Will Learn Practical experience in event planning (sourcing, contracting, registration management, and logistics). Hands-on training in Cvent. Communication skills through professional interactions. How to plan successful meetings and events from start to finish. The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position: If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area): Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour Zoetis is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Requirements

• Current college student pursuing a four-year degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills: experience with Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Cvent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with venue sourcing and support contract negotiations.
• Learn to build and maintain registration websites in Cvent.
• Help create and manage event budgets.
• Develop and manage rooming lists.
• Assist with creating event specs including menu selection, ordering audio-visual equipment and services, and room set-up based on event requirements.
• Provide administrative and project support across multiple events simultaneously.
• Participate in team meetings, vendor calls, and on-site event management when needed.

Benefits

• competitive healthcare
• retirement savings benefits
• benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees