Events Generalist Intern

Ita Group • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

This internship will work 32 hours per week, beginning in early June and run 8 weeks through early August. The Intern will work onsite at our corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, IA. The Events Generalist Intern assists in the development and coordination of key components of our travel programs, including event operations, event registration, and travel logistics for our clients. The Events Generalist intern will provide a level of support to the internal team members that supports their overall goal of the event. This position will assist in the development and maintenance of key supplier and client relationships, assist in the registration process and serve as the main point of contact for attendees, and provide support for airline and hotel reservations, car rentals, and other requested products for the clients/travelers. The Events Generalist will assist the Event Managers in their efforts to operate successful event for ITA Group clients.

Requirements

• Must be a rising college senior or recent college graduate.
• In pursuit of a major related to Events or Event Management.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft and Google tools.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated business communication experience including strong written and verbal skills.
• Business acumen with a driven, positive, and professional attitude.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills with an emphasis in solution development.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and build rapport.
• Ability to think and act in a proactive manner.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond to internal customers' needs.
• Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and properly utilize ITA Group internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and coordination of travel programs.
• Support event operations, event registration, and travel logistics.
• Maintain key supplier and client relationships.
• Serve as the main point of contact for attendees.
• Provide support for airline and hotel reservations, car rentals, and other requested products.
• Assist Event Managers in operating successful events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree