Meetings & Events Intern

This internship offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced business environment, supporting the day-to-day operations of a leading meetings and events technology provider.

🎯 About the Role

As a Meetings & Events Intern, you will coordinate assigned planning and execution workstreams across hosted conferences, internal events, tradeshows, and seminars. You’ll take ownership of defined deliverables, partner with event professionals and marketers, and build judgment and communication skills for a full-time career in the industry.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• 📝 Own defined event-design and planning workstreams from brief through delivery.
• 🗓️ Coordinate planning and execution for Cvent’s flagship conference, Cvent CONNECT (speaker management, session logistics, attendee support).
• 🎉 Plan and execute assigned components of internal company events (virtual, hybrid, in-person).
• 📋 Create and maintain event timelines, task trackers, documentation, and status updates.
• 💻 Coordinate event technology logistics (registration setup, attendee tracking, basic video/streaming, reporting).
• 💲 Solicit, receive, and track event invoices, expenses, and budget details.
• 📦 Assist with trade show and seminar logistics (calendar management, shipping materials).
• ⚙️ Contribute to event operations projects that improve processes and asset management.
• 🤝 Serve as a dependable day-to-day partner, responding to questions and surfacing issues.
• ⚠️ Identify risks early, communicate changes, and propose options when plans shift.
• 🌟 Provide reliable and additional operational support to the Meetings & Events Team.

✅ Requirements & Skills

• 🎓 Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, communications, business, or a related field, with plans to graduate in or around May 2027.
• 💯 Good academic standing; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• 🚌 Ability to commute to headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA.
• 🗓️ Experience coordinating events, programs, marketing activities, or operational projects (professional, campus, volunteer).
• 📋 Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• 💡 Proactive, practical approach to problem-solving and confidence to take initiative.
• 🗣️ Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.
• 🌐 Comfort supporting virtual and hybrid experiences, with curiosity about event technology.
• ⚡ Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly; experience with event or marketing platforms is a plus.
• 💻 Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

• ✨ Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced business environment.
• 🤝 Receive coaching from experienced event professionals.
• 📄 A letter of recommendation provided upon successful performance.
• 🏫 Support with any required documentation for academic credit.

💰 Compensation: $15.00 per hour

📍 Location: Tysons Corner, VA, United States