Events Intern Spring/Summer 2025 – Research Park

About the Research Park

Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative and cutting-edge research and development. Within the park, we also host events for EnterpriseWorks which is an award-winning incubator that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multi-faceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive. Our previous interns have gone on to work at companies including Motorola, Google, Facebook, IBM, Allstate, Blue Bunny, Yelp, Leo Burnett & Surface 51.

What You Will Do

The Events Intern assists in the implementation of over 200 events annually, including small to mid-size workshops, social & networking gatherings, corporate development & grand openings, and large-scale conferences. You will work alongside our events team to execute events to ensure that the flow runs smoothly and that our team is ready to troubleshoot any issues that arise with the venue, vendors or attendees. You will help organize activities, set up decorations and make sure all logistics are completed on time. Some events may require you to work outside of standard work hours and to take the lead in setting up and tearing down.

You will need to have strong communication skills to interact with other interns who specialize in graphics, communications, multimedia, etc. to ensure that the event is a success. You will also utilize multiple software programs to manage event promotion, registration, and attendance tracking. Check out the events calendar on the Research Park website for a full list of our current events: https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/3462

*This position will begin training after spring break in March 2025 at approximately 10 hours per week. Priority will be given to students who can work during event hours (11:15am-1:15pm, Monday-Friday). An opportunity to continue the internship for subsequent semesters is contingent upon successful performance. This includes full-time hours up to 40 hours/week during the summer session.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation date must be May 2026 or later
• Must be enrolled full-time as a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Must be available to work 10-20 hours/week during the school year

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely with supervisor
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Effective time management skills to ensure all event logistics are completed in a timely manner, even with short deadlines
• Excellent ability to balance & prioritize multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Publisher, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness and ability to learn software that is used for event planning

For your application, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• To-do list or spreadsheet for an event you have planned or a project you managed
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible

Compensation:

• Hourly wage will be $16/hour to be paid by the University of Illinois

For questions about this internship opportunity, please contact Cathy McArthur, Assistant Director of Programming, at mcarthur@illinois.edu