Events Intern - Fall 2026

RFG Advisory • Birmingham, AL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

RFG Advisory is seeking an intern for Fall 2026, with the potential to extend through the Spring. The Events Intern will provide focused support for RFG Advisory's advisor-facing and corporate events program, including our signature annual retreats and advisor-hosted events. Working directly with the Executive Operations and marketing teams, this intern will gain hands-on experience across the full event lifecycle - from early-stage concept, strategy, planning and budget management through logistics coordination and asset creation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Event Management, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field (Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, etc.).
• Proficiency with AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) and genuine comfort integrating them into everyday workflows.
• Strong organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, professional, and positive team presence.

Nice To Haves

• Prior event coordination experience through coursework, internships, or volunteer work.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel).
• Experience with Canva or other design tools for producing event materials.
• Interest in the financial services or wealth management industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget tracking, expense coding, and vendor management for RFG Corporate Events.
• Coordinate logistics such as room blocks, travel manifests, food and beverage manifest, and A/V setup for RFG Corporate Events.
• Maintain attendee lists, registration tracking, and pre-event communication timelines for RFG Corporate Events.
• Lead venue research, and proposal comparison to support event site selection for Advisor Hosted Events.
• Assist with budget development, expense tracking, and reconciliation across advisor-hosted events.
• Support contract review by flagging key terms, deadlines, attrition clauses, and open items for team review.
• Create event assets including save-the-dates, agendas, signage, branded materials, and digital communications.
• Coordinate logistics and communications in the lead-up to each event with vendors and advisors.
• Maintain organized event files and shared documentation in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Attend planning meetings, capture notes, and track action items.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline asset creation, communication drafts, research, and project documentation.
• Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every project.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting a high-profile advisor events program from planning through execution.
• Exposure to contract review, budget management, and venue sourcing in a real-world professional setting.
• Mentorship from an experienced executive operations and hospitality team.
• A strong portfolio entry featuring full-lifecycle event work at a growing financial services firm.
• The opportunity to extend your internship into Spring 2027 based on performance and team fit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree