Events Intern
About the Chamber:
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves more than 2,600 organizations across the Columbus Region. Founded in 1884, the Chamber serves as a strategic partner to the region’s businesses. We convene the community, advocate as the active voice for business, and navigate the insights, connections, and solutions that drive prosperity and growth. The Chamber provides an interconnected ecosystem where businesses collaborate to eliminate barriers to success, creating a vibrant environment for enterprises throughout the region. Together, we make our region an exceptional place to do business. Our events bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to foster growth through conversations tailored to important issues and topics as well as networking opportunities.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Events Intern to support the execution of planning and coordinating of Chamber events. This position offers hands-on experience in event communication and community engagement, while also having access to a wide network of businesses and professionals in the Columbus Region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Associate event registrations with CRM profiles to prepare registration list for day-of
- Send new contacts from event registrations to respective Account Representative (existing members) or Business Development Representative (prospective members)
- Create promo codes for Business Development Representative prospective members
- Coordinate refunds for event attendees when applicable
- Register investors, partners, and sponsors in CRM for respective event
- Coordinate calendar holds for day-of event with investors, partners, and sponsors
- Request names of attendees from event sponsors, investors, and partners that align with Activation
- Request name of presenting sponsor speaker to be included in day-of event materials
- Provide presenting sponsors with ROS and script for day-of event
- Support event logistics such as venue setup, registration, and on-site guest engagement.
- Monitor the Events email inbox and respond to attendee, sponsor, and partner inquiries as appropriate.
- Communicate “thank you” to sponsors following respective event
- Send sponsors registration lists from sponsored events (excluding emails)
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Event/Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations (preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office and Canva
- Collaborative and creative personality!
