Event Planning Intern

The Event Planning Intern is expected to work 5-7 hours per week during regular workplace hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading a national campaign targeting employers and lawmakers
    • Researching and putting together a guide for holding town hall meetings
    • Serving as a liaison to students/recent grads/colleges/universities who plan to hold town hall meetings
    • Brainstorming other campaign events
  • Arranging guests for the “Come Recommended Comes to Your City” podcast series
  • Organizing webinars, online panel discussions and other Come Recommended events
    • Scheduling topics, dates and times for each event
    • Inviting guest co-hosts/panelists, as needed; serving as a liaison to these individuals
    • Creating promotional plans for each event

Location: Virtual
Expected Duration: 12 weeks; option to renew/extend
Compensation/Benefits: Free career coaching and products from Come Recommended and its sponsors; course credit (if desired); virtual environment (no commute or relocation!)

Required Qualifications:

  • Dedicated to the mission of Come Recommended - connecting the best internship and entry-level job candidates with the best employers
  • Must become a Come Recommended member prior to starting
  • Junior or senior pursuing undergraduate degree in PR, journalism or a related field; also accepting applications from recent graduates
  • Minimum of one prior related internship
  • Able to work independently, but under supervision (virtually/from home)
  • Access to the Internet
  • Driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Desired Qualifications:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Interview Questions:

1. Why are you interested in a career in event planning?
2. Why do you want to intern with Come Recommended?
3. What is your greatest strength and why? Your greatest weakness?
4. What is one feature or service you suggest Come Recommended adds and why?
5. Please share anything else about yourself you want us to consider regarding your candidacy. (What makes you the best candidate?)

Application Instructions:

Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and answers to the interview questions to Heather Huhman, founder & president of Come Recommended, at heather@comerecommended.com. Subject: Event Planning Intern.