Events & Engagement Intern

Join the People Are Why team as an Events & Engagement Intern and gain real-world experience in event planning, employee engagement. You'll work closely with a supportive and experienced team to help organize company events, handle ticketing and administrative tasks, and contribute to a positive and inclusive company culture. This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of event coordination and employee engagement in a corporate setting.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Help keep track of event tickets and respond to employee requests

• Answer emails and direct questions to the right team member

• Support planning for in-person and virtual events 

• Help with event tasks like making invitations, setting schedules, coordinating vendors, and supporting post-event follow up

• Pitch in on projects that recognize employees and build company culture

• Gain hands-on experience in helping organize and improve how events are run.

• Assist the team with other tasks as needed

• Hybrid role with primarily weekday hours; only a couple of evenings or weekends required as needed (overtime eligible)
  

Required Skills: 

• Positive attitude and excitement to learn

• Friendly and helpful – great with people!

• Good communication skills (writing and speaking)

• Flexible and able to handle tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment

• Creative problem-solver – we like new ideas

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in event planning and employee engagement strategy.

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a corporate environment.

• Opportunities to build project management and communication skills.

• Experience working on high-visibility events that impact company culture.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Some experience working in a fast-paced setting (school, job, or volunteer work counts!)

• Basic computer skills, especially Word and Excel

• Experience with SharePoint is a bonus, but not required