Experiential Events Intern - Fall 2026

Bloomington, MN (On-site)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Coordinate mall-wide experiential events and partnerships, blending large-scale activations with community programs to drive footfall and brand engagement.

  • Assist the Experiential Events team with planning and execution of events, including celebrity appearances and sponsorship activations.
  • Support Toddler Tuesdays LIVE, seasonal collaborations with Nickelodeon Universe, and nonprofit partnerships through CSR-driven activations.
  • Bring creative concepts to life to differentiate Mall of America experiences and attract new customers.

Job Description

Coordinate mall-wide experiential events and partnerships, blending large-scale activations with community programs to drive footfall and brand engagement.

  • Assist the Experiential Events team with planning and execution of large-scale events, including celebrity appearances, sponsorship activations, performances, and other events as assigned.
  • Assist with coordination, planning, and execution of Toddler Tuesdays LIVE program, including booking entertainment, event logistics, and execution.
  • Assist in planning phases of Mall of America + Nickelodeon Universe seasonal and annual events (Love Chute, Fog Chute, Booniverse, Black Friday, Swing Dance Nights, Wrestling, Festival of Trees, etc.).
  • Assist in managing non-profit partnership events, activations, and programs through corporate social responsibility efforts.
  • Research potential event partners and sponsors for annual spectacular events.
  • Provide creative ideas to make Mall of America events unique and attractive to draw new customers.
  • Assist with organization of Experiential Events videos, photo archives, event equipment, and supplies.
  • Fulfill requests for event information and event proposals received via email and voice mail.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of and independently execute select events.
  • Support various Marketing initiatives guided through other departments with everyday tasks.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as pulling pallets, walking extensively, moving boxes, etc.
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Recent graduate or currently pursuing degree in Marketing, Advertising, Hospitality, Public Relations, Communication or Nonprofit Management.
  • Experience + passion for event planning + philanthropic efforts. Experience can include internships and extracurricular activities/events.
  • Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be available early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Consistent and reliable transportation required to attend various off-site events.

Benefits

  • team member discounts
  • free Nickelodeon Universe ride passes
  • Teladoc
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • generous tuition reimbursement
  • FREE Metro Pass Universal Pass
  • Mall of America offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your loved one’s care for your whole selves.
  • 401(k) match
  • short term disability
  • long term disability
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation

Mall of America

3.7 Glassdoor

At 5.6 million square feet, Mall of America® is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America with more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium; FlyOver America; Crayola Experience; The Escape Game; B&B Theatres + more. The Mall opened in 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Nickelodeon Universe® is a seven-acre park featuring unique attractions and entertainment galore! Meet the Nickelodeon characters, experience new rides like Boots Banana Swing or Fly with Appa + more!

Founded in 1992
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1.1K employees (62 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
68% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
558.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$254
Traffic Source Mix
Search
59.1%
Direct
34.1%
Referral
4.6%
Social
1.5%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
46 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
7.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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