How to hire an event internship

How to hire an event internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step event internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an event internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new event internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your event internship job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an event internship for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an event internship to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an event internship that fits the bill.

   This list presents event internship salaries for various positions.

   Type of Event Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Event Internship	Meeting, convention, and event planners coordinate all aspects of events and professional meetings. They arrange meeting locations, transportation, and other details.	$11-17
   Conference Coordinator	A conference coordinator organizes professional gatherings and meetings according to a client's needs and preferences. There are also instances where they may plan reunions, parties, and other events... Show more	$15-25
   Planning Committee Member	The role of planning committee members is to assist with designing and implementing an educational activity. They need to ensure that the leadership gives the continuing education (CE) developer enough time to complete the CE process... Show more	$9-152

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Event Planning
   • Event Management
   • Events Intern
   • PowerPoint
   • Press Releases
   • Administrative Tasks
   • Facebook
   • Event Logistics
   • Twitter
   • Instagram
   • Event Operations
   • Photoshop
   • Corporate Events

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   Responsibilities:

   • Retrieve qualified leads through search engine optimization (SEO).
   • Manage RSVP lists, checked-in attendees at events, and insure guest satisfaction at all times.
   • Schedule events, and edit website using InDesign.
   • Compose and schedule social media Tweets/FB posts using Hootsuite.
   • Negotiate contracts with vendors on behalf of clients to maximize ROI.
   • Launch highly successful programs and events that drive profitable ROI and global account acquisition.

   More event internship duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your event internship job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An event internship salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an event internship in Louisiana may be lower than in Maine, and an entry-level event internship usually earns less than a senior-level event internship. Additionally, an event internship with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average event internship salary

   $14.28hourly

   $29,693 yearly

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   Entry-level event internship salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average event internship salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$37,088	$18
   2	New York	$35,041	$17
   3	New Jersey	$34,269	$16
   4	Washington	$34,160	$16
   5	Maryland	$32,594	$16
   6	District of Columbia	$31,025	$15
   7	Ohio	$30,260	$15
   8	Oregon	$29,647	$14
   9	California	$29,287	$14
   10	Kansas	$29,144	$14
   11	Virginia	$28,046	$13
   12	Michigan	$28,031	$13
   13	Idaho	$27,744	$13
   14	Alabama	$27,014	$13
   15	Illinois	$26,747	$13
   16	Indiana	$26,359	$13
   17	Pennsylvania	$26,040	$13
   18	Colorado	$25,811	$12
   19	North Carolina	$24,707	$12
   20	Texas	$23,864	$11

   Average event internship salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	IBM	$52,752	$25.36	9
   2	Central Lakes College	$40,196	$19.32
   3	Maui Jim	$38,827	$18.67
   4	Coalition for Christian Outreach	$37,719	$18.13
   5	International Rescue Committee	$37,177	$17.87
   6	OCHIN	$36,393	$17.50
   7	Pegasystems	$35,683	$17.16
   8	Metropolitan Ministries	$35,286	$16.96
   9	Hyatt Hotels	$34,125	$16.41	38
   10	National Indemnity	$32,475	$15.61
   11	American Enterprise Institute	$32,169	$15.47
   12	Ryman Hospitality Properties	$32,075	$15.42
   13	Dow Jones	$31,790	$15.28
   14	Henry Ford Health System	$31,637	$15.21
   15	ASRC Federal	$31,520	$15.15
   16	Centurum	$31,139	$14.97
   17	TDS	$30,465	$14.65
   18	Autism Speaks	$29,859	$14.36	2
   19	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$29,755	$14.31	4
   20	Henry Ford Village	$29,366	$14.12

4. Writing an event internship job description

   A good event internship job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an event internship job description:

   Event internship job description example

   Meetings and Events InternSummer 2023
   Work Location: Local to Madison, WI
   
   This role is designed to provide hands-on experience to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards of the CUNA Mutual Group Meetings and Events department within our Experience Capabilities Unit. Candidates will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a classroom environment while gaining new skills in a dynamic professional setting. The Experience Capabilities Unit is responsible for driving customer loyalty and revenue by delivering solutions to our customer's business challenges and differentiating ourselves in the marketplace.
   This position assists members of the Meetings and Events department with key event initiatives and projects. This role requires critical attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, self-motivation, and resourcefulness to solve problems and answer questions. The ideal candidate will have hospitality coursework with a desire to move into a meeting profession after graduation.
   Job Responsibilities:
   Expect to work within a fast-paced, innovative culture. You'll experience working on various CUNA Mutual Group events, both internal and external. The successful candidate will gain experience in all aspects of event planning from managing registration to meeting reconciliation and everything in between. No two days are the same as you'll partner with the team, attend meetings and have the opportunity to work on cross-functional teams.
   Job Requirements:
   Must be currently enrolled in an undergrad program working towards a bachelor's degree Hospitality coursework with a desire to move into a meeting profession after graduation.Strong computer (MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must as well as intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn.Honesty, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality are required.Must be able to think, act, and prioritize in a pressured, fast-paced environment.Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
   
   Compensation may vary based on level of relevant experience, year in school, number of previous internships.
   Base Salary Range:
   $16.00 - $25.00
   
   CUNA Mutual Group's insurance, retirement and investment products provide financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. As a dynamic and growing company, we strive to create a culture of performance, high standards and defined values. In return for your skills and contributions, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefit packages, significant professional growth, and the opportunity to win and be rewarded.
   
   Please provide your Work Experience and Education or attach a copy of your resume. Applications received without this information may be removed from consideration.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find event interns for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your event internship job on Zippia to find and recruit event internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit event interns, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new event internship

   Once you have selected a candidate for the event internship position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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