Events Marketing Intern

James Hardie•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development. Internship Objective : The Events Marketing intern supports the Events team in planning, coordinating, and executing the various event portfolios. This role assists with plant tour logistics, provides support for cross-functional meetings and Home/Trade Shows, and contributes to the on-site customer experience at key events, including the International Builders Show, Contractors Summit, and the James Hardie Invitational. This is a hands-on learning opportunity ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to gain experience in a fast-paced, people-facing environment. Internship Assignment: As a capstone project, the intern will take ownership of analyzing and improving the process for one core event type. The goal is to leave behind a clear, scalable, and more efficient framework that can be used by the team in the future. Current State Assessment: Document the existing process, including timelines, stakeholders, tools, and pain points. Gap Analysis: Identify inefficiencies, risks, or areas lacking clarity/standardization. Best Practices Research: Incorporate insights from industry standards or comparable events. Proposed Process Framework: Step-by-step workflow (from planning through execution and post-event) Defined roles and responsibilities (RACI or similar) Standard timelines and key milestones Templates, checklists, or tools to support execution Final Presentation: Present recommendations and materials to the Events team, highlighting key improvements and expected impact. What You’ll Do: General Responsibilities: Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks. Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives. Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation. Engage in team meetings and share ideas. Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards. Events Marketing Responsibilities: Assist with planning and coordinating logistics for plant tours, including scheduling, transportation, site coordination, and customer communications. Support logistical needs for functional and cross-functional meetings and Home/Trade Shows (e.g., preparing agendas, scheduling, materials, and room setup). Assist with event timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and inventory tracking related to the International Builders Show, Contractors Summit, and the James Hardie Invitational. Support event communications, registration processes, and attendee tracking. Help maintain event-related databases, calendars, and reports.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior).
Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Target majors: pursuing bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field.
Previous internship or experience in events, hospitality, or customer service is a plus.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Good communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with teams and interacting with guests.
Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and coordinating logistics for plant tours, including scheduling, transportation, site coordination, and customer communications.
Support logistical needs for functional and cross-functional meetings and Home/Trade Shows (e.g., preparing agendas, scheduling, materials, and room setup).
Assist with event timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and inventory tracking related to the International Builders Show, Contractors Summit, and the James Hardie Invitational.
Support event communications, registration processes, and attendee tracking.
Help maintain event-related databases, calendars, and reports.
Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.