SEI Intern - Events (Capella)

Capella University•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Capella is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to join the Events Team for a hands-on summer internship. This role offers practical experience in corporate and academic event planning, logistics, and on-site execution while supporting a variety of internal and external events across the country.

Requirements

Current undergraduate college student with an interest in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Business, or related field.
Must be able to travel.
Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
When working remotely, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.).
This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Able to access information using a computer.

Nice To Haves

Basic proficiency in Excel and event platforms (e.g., Swoogo) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with F&B/catering orders, meeting space assignments, branding, and other event preparation for advisory board meetings, residencies, commencement, and community engagement offerings.
Support packing and shipping of event materials the week prior to offsite events.
Help manage event inventory, supplies, and merchandise.
Assist with event set-up, execution, and teardown across multiple locations.
Restock supplies, snacks, and/or materials during events.
Support registration processes and attendee experience.
Assist with selling company merchandise (CU merch).
Provide general on-site logistical support to Events Team members.
Manage and review daily flight manifests and assist with data entry into tracking spreadsheets.
Upload weekly graduate data into Swoogo and distribute commencement invitations.
Participate in event planning processes (venue coordination, food & beverage, AV, staffing prep).
Respond to student email inquiries.
Conduct informational interviews with Events Team members to learn different roles.
Other functions and duties as assigned.