Marketing Events Co-Op - Northeastern University

Simon-Kucher•Boston, MA

1d•$28•Hybrid

About The Position

This co-op opportunity is for a Marketing Events Co-Op at Northeastern University, based in Boston. The role requires full-time availability from January 2027 to June 2027. The co-op will be a critical part of building the talent engine for a high growth, global organization. The Marketing Events co-op will work closely with the Director of Events, Events Senior Manager, Event Managers, & the Americas Stakeholders. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, highly motivated, well-organized, able to multi-task, prioritize work activities, and meet tight deadlines. This role is a key member of the North America Events team within a unique entrepreneurial team that encourages independent thinking, initiative, and risk-taking. The company offers professional development, flexible working, competitive health benefits, and 401(k) with company matching. The company's vision is to be the world's leading growth specialist, guided by values that influence culture and business practices.

Requirements

Currently in an Undergraduate/Masters co-op program.
Ability to work full-time from January 2027 - June 2027.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with multiple stakeholders across the organization with patience, tact, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
Ability to proactively prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects and demands concurrently.
Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Ability to travel during peak season.
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support all external events including Flagships, conferences, forums, and roundtables.
Support and research all external conferences and sponsorship opportunities.
Conduct research, organize RFPs, and prepare resources for event location decisions.
Research potential sponsorship opportunities.
Manage all sponsorship activities, including sending marketing materials, coordinating booths, meetings, speaker bios, headshots, inventory, etc.
Create and maintain a list of potential event participants.
Assist with creating event postings on the SK website and other placement areas.
Manage all event social media image creation.
Understand Business Unit objectives to create impactful events.
Create and revise room layouts for each event.
Arrange food and beverage needs, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor.
Reserve hotel room blocks and manage room registration details.
Serve as a liaison between vendors and SKP staff on event-related matters.
Provide pre, onsite, and post-event logistical management.
Send email invitations and reminders for internal events.
Coordinate efforts to drive event/webinar awareness and attendance via social media, PR, cold calling, etc.
Prepare nametags, marketing materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
Design and standardize event feedback forms.
Record and track feedback and suggest innovative ideas for improvements.
Systematically track sources of event/webinar awareness.
Track and report all financial information to stakeholders.
Track ROI for activities.