Event Coordination Intern

Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Event Coordination Intern

Omaha, NE
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Purpose of Position:

    The Event Coordination Intern will assist in the coordination and delivery of Chamber events by supporting logistics, marketing, and on-site event management. Key responsibilities include organizing event details, engaging with attendees, and collaborating with the team to ensure seamless execution. This role provides hands-on experience in event planning, community engagement, and project coordination within a dynamic and professional environment.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    Event Planning Support

    • Assisting with the planning and organization of Chamber events, including networking functions, conferences, and community initiatives.
    • Coordinating event logistics such as venue selection, vendor communication, and equipment setup.
    • Supporting the creation of event schedules, agendas, and run-of-show documents.

    Event Execution

    • Assisting with on-site event coordination, including registration, setup, and troubleshooting.
    • Engaging with attendees to ensure a positive experience and addressing questions or concerns.
    • Supporting event wrap-up activities, including tear-down and post-event evaluations.

    Marketing and Promotion

    • Drafting copy and gathering images to support event promotion across social media, email campaigns, and the website.
    • Designing and preparing event materials such as invitations, programs, and signage.
    • Documenting events through photos and summaries for future promotion and reporting.

    Administrative Support

    • Managing event RSVPs and maintaining attendee databases.
    • Create event materials such as signage, name tags, and other supporting collateral.
    • Oversee event and member dataset functions to build, update, and manage event records.
    • Assisting with budget tracking and expense documentation for events.
    • Supporting team meetings with preparation, note-taking, and follow-ups.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Represent the Chamber at various Chamber/community functions.
    • Maintain ongoing relationships with staff, Chamber members, contractors and vendors.
    • Actively participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion training in order to advance along one’s own journey of inclusion and acceptance.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
    • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with event management software is a plus.
    • Availability to assist with occasional evening or weekend events as needed.

    Physical Demands:

    • Typical office environment with frequent sitting, standing and walking.
    • Event support will require abilities to lift, pull, push up to 20 pounds.
    • Ability to drive and provide own transportation.