Events Intern
Position Summary:
As an Events Intern at Solution Tree, you'll gain valuable experience in the exciting world of educational conferences. You'll collaborate with our team to plan and execute events across the US, ranging from intimate workshops with 75-100 attendees to large-scale summits attracting over 2,000 educators. On our team, the Event Manager is the primary point person for these events – they coordinate with hotels, negotiate with outside vendors, and lead an onsite support staff to create an amazing experience for our presenters and K-12 educators. As an Events Intern you will serve as the Event Manager for 1-2 events gaining valuable experience in meeting and event management. For this role, Solution Tree is looking for someone organized, composed and passionate about event and hospitality management. With Solution Tree, Event Interns will have opportunities to travel and grow their career.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
- Detailed logistical planning, including but not limited to food and beverage, audio visual, shipping, hotel and travel, speaker and agenda management
- Frequent communication with conference venues, various service providers, presenters, and attendees
- Long term management of several projects simultaneously
- Manage budget and reporting for assigned events
- Manage a team of on-site staff
Competencies:
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Communication Skills
- Customer focus
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, and Google docs)
Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. At our events, this internship requires the ability to be on your feet for multiple hours, a significant amount of walking, and occasionally pushing/pulling/lifting heavy objects to set-up and tear-down an event.
Travel: 25-35 nights. Ability to travel to events required, including reliable transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport.
Level of Education: Indiana University Bloomington Students only. Junior/ Senior seeking a BA in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications or related field
Program schedule:
Solution Tree is offering an extended internship program from February to August.
This is a full-time paid hybrid position. Intern is expected to be available Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Must be onsite in Bloomington, IN, office at least once per week. Occasional evening and weekend work and travel is required for onsite event execution.
About Us:
Solution Tree delivers comprehensive professional development to schools and districts around the world. We empower K–12 educators to raise student achievement through a wide range of services and products including educator conferences, customized district solutions for long-term professional development, books, videos, and online courses. When you join Solution Tree, you join a highly regarded team that is dedicated to providing quality and excellence in professional development. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, our team is united under one goal – to transform education worldwide to ensure learning for all. If you have the passion and skill to help further Solution Tree’s mission, we want to hear from you.
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Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Solution Tree is an Affirmative Action - Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.