Events Intern - Spring 2027 - Dallas Regional Office

Dominium•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Events Intern supports Dominium’s Communications Department in planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating internal and external events. The role assists with event logistics, communications, materials, vendor coordination, attendee management, and on-site execution, while maintaining positive relationships with employees, participants, vendors, and external partners. The intern gains hands-on experience supporting a variety of events and initiatives while following company policies and representing Dominium professionally. The internship is full-time and on-site at the Dallas Regional Office. It is expected to begin approximately January 7, 2027, and end approximately May 21, 2027. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in late September 2026. Initial interviews are expected in early to mid-October, with most hiring decisions anticipated by late November; timelines may vary based on business and recruiting needs. Dominium is an affordable housing development and management company operating in approximately 20 states, with more than 1,300 employees and over 50 years of experience. Its stated purpose is to provide quality, affordable housing that builds enduring value for residents, employees, communities, and financial partners.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field, or have earned a bachelor’s degree in a related field within the previous 12 months.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to communicate effectively and build professional relationships with employees, attendees, vendors, and external partners.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Ability to accept delegated assignments and work with moderate independence.
Ability to anticipate needs, adapt to changing priorities, and assist with resolving event-related issues.
Ability to remain professional, composed, and service-oriented in a fast-paced event environment.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel as needed to support company events.

Nice To Haves

Previous event planning, hospitality, customer service, administrative, communications, or campus organization experience.
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, event registration platforms, or project management tools.

Responsibilities

Support planning, coordination, and hosting of groundbreaking and grand opening events.
Assist with tactical planning and execution of corporate events, including the Development Conference, annual partner dinner, employee events, meetings, celebrations, and other company-sponsored activities.
Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Property Management, Corporate Services, Human Resources, and other internal departments to coordinate event requirements.
Coordinate with external vendors such as venues, caterers, party rental companies, audiovisual providers, transportation providers, and promotional product vendors.
Support event logistics, including venue research, invitations, registration, attendee communications, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, lodging, signage, event materials, promotional items, and other arrangements.
Maintain event timelines, checklists, registration lists, calendars, budgets, and planning documents.
Prepare, organize, pack, transport, set up, and distribute event materials, signage, supplies, and promotional items.
Provide on-site support before, during, and after events, including setup and breakdown, attendee registration, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and other logistical needs.
Assist with developing and distributing event communications, including invitations, reminders, agendas, presentations, signage, and post-event follow-up materials.
Track event expenses, invoices, attendance, feedback, and other event information under the direction of Communications Department staff.
Collect event feedback, organize photographs and materials, and prepare post-event summaries and reports.
Research venues, vendors, event trends, promotional items, and other resources to support event planning and attendee experience.
Assist with Communications Department projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with employees across departments and organizational levels.
Maintain timely and regular attendance.
Complete other duties as assigned.