Events Marketing Intern (Summer 2026)

Okta • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for two highly motivated and detail-oriented Events Marketing Interns to join and support the event charter of the Strategic Events and Experiences team, individuals responsible for executing world-class brand experiences, from our large-scale user conference Oktane to third-party industry trade shows. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Strategic Events and Experiences team and cross-functional stakeholders to bring our events to life.

Requirements

• Current Enrollment: Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field with an expected graduation date of Dec. 2026 or May/June 2027
• The "Event Brain": Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts. You thrive on checklists and deadlines.
• Communication Style: Exceptional written and verbal communication. You can pivot from professional correspondence to punchy internal Slack updates.
• Adaptability: A "no task is too small" attitude and the flexibility to pivot when event plans change (because they always do).
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with (or a strong desire to learn) marketing technology like Salesforce , Marketo , Slack , and RainFocus/Cvent.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience in marketing or a related field

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Logistics: Managing timelines, trackers, and deliverables to ensure our initiatives and programs run like clockwork
• Internal Comms: Support the creation of internal comms (such as internal newsletters, Slack updates, field overview guides, etc.) to drive company-wide alignment.
• Audience Acquisition: Support the execution of multi-channel campaigns to drive event attendance and monitor registration pacing and data to identify trends and help the team adjust strategy in real-time
• Breakout Sessions & Content Logistics: Support with speaker communications, deck collection, and session scheduling trackers
• Event Technology & Infrastructure: Support the testing and QA of the mobile event app and event website to capture elements that ensure a seamless attendee experience
• Communication: Collaborate with Strategic Events Marketing Managers and internal stakeholders across different time zones

Benefits

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
• Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern