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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 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 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 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 are the most commonly searched types of Conference jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Conference jobs in Ohio are:

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Conference Intern jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Conference Intern job openings:

Assistant Director Learning Services, Office of Innovation

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

$72K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


University Of Cincinnati rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

338th of 620 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. 

Job Overview

Enable and deliver a broad range of high-quality value-added CID Learning Lab experiences for Cincinnati Innovation District Partners and Allies.

Essential Functions
  • Own logistics and coordination with CID Partners to create an effortless on-ramp to Learning Lab experiences.
  • Assist with the design and facilitation of immersive learning experiences for CID Partners and Allies, including workshops, retreats, sprints, and studios.
  • Help build the Learning Lab opportunity pipeline through client outreach to match needs and learning opportunities.
  • Engage in enrichment experiences to broaden skill set and role model a learning culture for the CID Partners and Allies.
  • Lead project management of learning experiences, including securing support resources (e.g. coordinating with external experts, operations, etc.), to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality experiences that exceed partner expectations.
  • Drive collaboration, engagement, and accountability to align solutions for client learning needs that are achieved on schedule, on budget, and meet/exceed expectations.
  • Foster relationships with leading UC faculty and staff as subject matter experts and content providers for learning experiences
  • Create and prototype new immersive learning experiences based on trends, opportunities, and needs identified.
  • Track and report the value of experiences through qualitative and quantitative assessments.
  • Provide support for the Learning Lab team to deliver event logistics and post-experience wrap-up, including retrospective reflection and expense reporting.
  • Advise leadership on issues, opportunities, and best practices associated with client relationship management and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Support Learning Lab leadership on tasks related to their responsibilities.
  • Manage co-op/intern students for support of the Learning Lab.
  • May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Nine (9) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements
Required Experience

Five (5) years of program support, project management, innovation delivery or related experience

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $72,400 - $90,000 annually dependent on candidate experience.

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.  

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer.  Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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