Marketing Events Intern

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$22/hr – $30/hrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive an event-staff role supporting end-to-end execution and on-site management for S&C events as a bachelor-level student intern.

  • Must-have: current bachelor’s student in Communications/Marketing or related field and returning to school.
  • Standout: 10-week full-time summer timeframe with on-site responsibilities and hybrid work.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Event Manager in end-to-end event execution, gaining hands-on experience across all phases of the event lifecycle, including planning, production, and on-site management.
  • Assist in developing event timelines, defining event aesthetics and overall look and feel, and managing budget tracking to ensure events are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with Internal S&C stakeholders, external vendors, and customers, serving as a reliable point of contact and ensuring clear, professional communication throughout the event process.
  • Demonstrate a proactive attitude and genuine passion for event management, taking initiative to learn industry tools, processes, and standards that drive successful, memorable experiences.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
  • Flexible to work evenings and weekends to serve as event staff supporting live events.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.

Requirements

  • Must be in good standing as a student at the bachelor’s degree level at an accredited university majoring in Communications, Marketing, or a related major and returning to school after the work session.
  • Ability to commute and work onsite at S&C in Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid work setting.
  • Ability to work full-time beginning Summer 2026 for a minimum of 10 weeks.
  • Organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with guidance.
  • Verbal and written communication skills and ability to represent S&C professionally.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels of the organization and with customers.
  • Attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Basic understanding of building event timelines, event websites, and event budgets.
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S&C Electric Company

S&C is empowering people to transform the grid.More than 100 years ago, S&C transformed electricity distribution with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse, leading to a new era of safer and more reliable power delivery. Today, S&C’s diverse, global workforce develops innovative solutions for a more intelligent and resilient electrical grid. Building on this legacy of technological innovation and customer service, S&C empowers the transformation of the grid for an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future.

Founded in 1911
Chicago, Illinois, USA
2.6K employees (100 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
39.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$53
Traffic Source Mix
Search
57.2%
Direct
32.3%
Referral
8.2%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
60 (2% of company)

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