Event Marketing Intern

Lincoln, NE (On-site)

$15/hr – $18/hrIntern/New GradOther

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive event planning and execution support for a fast-growing public event center, with emphasis on promotions, logistics, and sponsor activations.

  • Must-have: Strong organizational and multitasking skills for event settings.
  • Standout: Exposure to sponsor engagement and large public events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and execution various types of events
  • Support the marketing team in promoting events through digital and traditional channels
  • Help coordinate and manage sponsor relationships and activation plans
  • Provide logistical and operational support before, during, and after events
  • Contribute to the coordination of the Super Fair, and large-scale public events
  • Handle event registrations, communications, and material preparation
  • Help with on-site event setup, guest services, and breakdown
  • Maintain and update event-related documentation
  • Support the creation of promotional content such as banners, signage & flyers

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Advertising & PR, Graphic Design, Hospitality, Agriculture, Animal Science or a related field
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during events
  • Positive attitude, team-oriented, and eager to learn
  • Experience with 4-H, agriculture, livestock, trade shows, and/or outdoor events is a plus

Preferred

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other design software
  • Experience with photography, photo & video editing
  • Interest in large-scale public events and event operations

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in end-to-end event management
  • Exposure to event marketing, sponsor engagement
  • Opportunities to work on high-visibility community and industry events
  • Networking opportunities within the events and marketing industry
  • Potential for future employment or continued collaboration