Events Marketing Intern

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$22/hr – $25/hrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support event logistics and marketing coordination for James Hardie internships focused on tours, shows, and guest experiences.

  • Assist with planning and coordinating logistics for plant tours and major events.
  • Must-have: Enrolled in a bachelor’s program with 3.0+ GPA and 12-week summer availability.
  • Standout: Exposure to events like International Builders Show and James Hardie Invitational with cross-functional teamwork.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
  • Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
  • Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
  • Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
  • Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating logistics for plant tours, including scheduling, transportation, site coordination, and customer communications.
  • Support logistical needs for functional and cross-functional meetings and Home/Trade Shows (e.g., preparing agendas, scheduling, materials, and room setup).
  • Assist with event timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and inventory tracking related to the International Builders Show, Contractors Summit, and the James Hardie Invitational.
  • Support event communications, registration processes, and attendee tracking.
  • Help maintain event-related databases, calendars, and reports.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior).
  • Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Have

  • Target majors: pursuing bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field.
  • Previous internship or experience in events, hospitality, or customer service is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with teams and interacting with guests.
  • Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and take initiative

Benefits

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    James Hardie

    James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions. We employ a diverse global workforce of approximately 5,800 employees across operations in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and generated more than $3.9 billion in net sales during our 2024 financial year. We believe that home is a sanctuary and a canvas for self-expression without compromise. As the trusted innovator and industry leader in the markets where we operate, James Hardie empowers homeowners and building professionals alike to achieve their dream home with premium quality solutions that enable endless possibilities for design and aesthetics, while also delivering trusted protection and long-lasting beauty. Key to this effort is our dedication to our customers, market driven innovation, an inclusive and empowering company culture, and an unwavering commitment to our Zero Harm safety initiative. We also recognize the company’s ability to influence the communities in which we live and work around the world. While operating with a global mindset, we put great care into how our business impacts the local communities in which we operate and serve by sourcing locally, employing locally and delivering locally.

    Founded in 1900
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
    4.8K employees (302 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    454.6K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $97.6K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    54.8%
    Direct
    36.6%
    Referral
    5.4%
    Social
    1.6%
    Paid
    1.5%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~4.8K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    236 (5% of company)

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $5.2B
    Last Raise
    $1.7B
    Post IPO Debt, 5 months ago

    Funding History

    • Jun 2025
      Post IPO Debt • $1.7B
    • May 2025
      Post IPO Debt • $3.5B

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