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What are the common responsibilities of a conference intern?

As a Conference Intern, you'll typically assist with a range of tasks including coordinating logistics, managing registration, preparing materials, and supporting communication with speakers and attendees. During the planning phase, you may help with venue arrangements, scheduling, and organizing digital content. On event days, you could be assigned to troubleshoot issues, guide attendees, and ensure sessions run smoothly. This hands-on exposure provides valuable insights into event management and offers opportunities to build professional networks.

What is the difference between Conference Intern vs Conference Coordinator?

AspectConference InternConference Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate, some internships may require related courseworkBachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, or related field; experience preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, temporary, often in office or event venuesFull-time, responsible for planning and overseeing events
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by event companies, universities, and organizations for entry-level rolesUsed across industries for managing large-scale events and conferences

While a Conference Intern typically assists with event setup, registration, and logistics under supervision, a Conference Coordinator manages the entire planning process, coordinates teams, and ensures event success. Internships are ideal for gaining experience, whereas coordinators handle operational responsibilities.

What is a conference intern?

Conference Interns are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who assist in the planning, organization, and execution of conferences or large events. Their responsibilities may include tasks such as registration of attendees, providing information, helping with logistics, supporting speakers, and managing materials. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in event management, teamwork, and communication. Conference Interns often work under the supervision of event coordinators or managers and gain exposure to professional networking opportunities. Internships can be paid or unpaid and may last for the duration of a specific event or over a longer period.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a conference intern?

To thrive as a Conference Intern, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an academic background in communications, event management, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, productivity tools like Microsoft Office, and registration systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving make interns stand out in this fast-paced environment. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring smooth event operations, positive attendee experiences, and effective team collaboration.

What are the most commonly searched types of Conference jobs in Georgia?

The most popular types of Conference jobs in Georgia are:

What cities in Georgia are hiring for Conference Intern jobs?

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Conference Planning Internship

Shockingly Different Leadership

Marietta, GA • On-site

$500/wk

Internship

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description
At Shockingly Different Leadership, we are changing the way HR-functions scale up their teams during peak periods of work!
SDL is a global talent development and "people-project" support consultancy. We provide the best consulting expertise in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Human Resources, on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis.
We've hired the best proven experts across the globe, made our services competitively affordable, and added a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co-creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results!
Services include:
  • Both customized and on-demand talent development programs
  • Consulting on the strategy and optimal design of in-house high potential, leadership, and management development programs
  • Talent Advisory Services (talent management, succession planning, on-boarding, etc.)
  • Consulting with leaders on Organizational Development, Org Realignment and Change Management initiatives
  • Executive Coaching & Mentoring of high achieving professionals seeking to accelerate their professional effectiveness
  • Contract/Interim Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness and/or Leadership Development support

SAMPLE CLIENT LIST:
* Facebook
* Intercontinental Hotel Group
* British Petroleum
* Home Depot
* Empirix
* Coca Cola
* eSecuritel
* SHRM- Atlanta
* NonProfit Talent and Culture Summit
* Sealed Air
Job Description
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY: Interns will work alongside the current CEO and conference staff, focusing on day-to-day marketing and event logistics/operations planning. This internship will prove to be an incredible experience for anyone going into the sales, marketing, business, communications or human resource fields. It will also be a fantastic resume booster, as you will be working with an executive from a Fortune 50 company.
Internships are awarded in 2-3 month increments and have the potential to be renewed.
GOALS OF INTERNSHIP: We will be hosting a human resources conference in September and will have our interns focus on:
  • executing tasks on the event project plan
  • reaching out to ideal attendees to inform them about the conference
  • reaching out to marketing/publicity partners to seek co-promotion of our events
  • building our email/contact lists in a variety of target markets
  • update our social media channels, as appropriate

INTERN DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Create a strategic plan for your 3 month assignment
  • Complete a weekly report on progress on assignments and report out during staff meetings
  • Use social media, PR, and marketing, as deemed appropriate
  • Assist with corporate event planning duties
  • Pre-define metrics for success of your strategic plan and analyze results at the end of assignment
  • Assists with other needs, as assigned.

Qualifications
INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Preference will be given to interns who are interested in careers in marketing, sales, business, public relations, social media, human resources, training/development, or event planning
  • MUST NOT be fearful of cold-calling new clients and making introductions!
  • Be eager to learn sales, marketing, planning, and communication skills
  • Be able to intern a minimum of 10 hours a week between the hours of 9A to 7P M-F; we will work around your schedule.
  • Should have a working knowledge of Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a solid independent work ethic
  • Must have a go-getter attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
  • Must like selling and relationship building
  • Must have own phone and computer
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Must be able to attend a 30 minute staff meeting once a week

Interns are expected to act professionally at all times. Tasks should be performed with minimal errors. Unprofessional attitude is not tolerated.
Additional Information
COMPENSATION: All interns will receive a $500 stipend for the semester and are eligible to receive credit from their academic institution, if desired.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you've read this far, we think you're ready to try the first step. Still interested? If so, Apply now!
We will accept up to 3 interns per semester. Interns must be willing to commit to 10-15 hours per week, during core business hours (normally no weekends). Recent graduates are also welcome to apply. Resumes may be submitted year round for all internships. Please indicate which term (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) that interests you in your cover letter.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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