Marketing and Event Programming Intern

Partially Remote

Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of event planning and coordination
• Awareness of community engagement, promotions, or fundraising events
• Familiarity with hospitality or venue operations is helpful
• Understanding of basic marketing and promotional strategies
Skills:
• Event planning and logistical coordination
• Strong communication with team members and external partners
• Creative thinking for event concepts and promotions
• Time management and ability to handle multiple events/tasks
• Problem-solving in fast-paced or live event environments
Abilities:
• Work independently while also collaborating with a team
• Adapt quickly to changes during planning or live events
• Represent client brands and Internera professionally
• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown when needed
• Stay organized and track event details for follow-up and improvement

The Marketing & Event Programming Intern will support Internera in developing and executing events across multiple client accounts and internal initiatives. This role involves contributing to event ideas, assisting with planning and logistics, supporting promotional efforts, and helping ensure successful execution.

Key responsibilities include:
• Brainstorm and develop creative event concepts
• Assist in planning and coordinating event logistics (scheduling, materials, timelines)
• Support execution of public, private, and promotional events
• Help promote events through social media, flyers, and outreach
• Assist with partnership and sponsorship research when applicable
• Work with local businesses, organizations, and internal teams on event collaboration
• Support event setup, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up
• Track event outcomes and help identify areas for improvement
• Contribute ideas in planning and team meetings

This role includes both planning and hands-on event participation. Interns should be comfortable with:
• Standing, walking, and moving during event setup and execution
• Light lifting and carrying of event materials when needed
• Working in fast-paced, high-energy environments
• Occasional evening and weekend availability for scheduled events
• On-site work at venues and client locations within Madison

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