Event Operations Intern

JDC is a leading global humanitarian organization. The Event Operations Intern will support the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events, donor recognition initiatives, and related nonprofit programs. The role includes event coordination, communications, vendor and participant management, live event support, and post-event reporting.

What you'll do:

• Learn event operations by assisting with planning and coordinating virtual and in-person events such as briefings, symposiums, speaker’s bureau engagements, and community programs
• Support development of event timelines, run-of-show documents, talking points, and logistics plans and contribute to creating templates and streamlining of event planning
• Research and coordinate vendors, venues, potential collaborators, speakers, and materials
• Manage registration processes, RSVP tracking, and attendee communications
• Support internal coordination across departments and with external vendors
• Shadow event staff to provide live support during events (on-site or virtual), including troubleshooting and participant management
• Assist in preparing event materials such as invitations, agendas, briefings, and outreach content. Create communications templates and establish protocols for future event outreach
• Support outreach efforts and follow-up communications with participants
• Draft event-related communications (briefings, invitations, reports)
• Assist with post-event reporting, including tracking participation, maintaining event documentation and databases, and key outcomes
• Assist with additional events and donor recognition related projects as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student interested in Nonprofit, global affairs, events management, or related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Interest in humanitarian work, nonprofit organizations, or global development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design programs; familiarity with Zoom or event platforms a plus
• Previous internship or campus leadership experience is a plus

Benefits:

• This role offers valuable exposure for those interested in nonprofit work, global affairs, communications, and/or events management.
• JDC is happy to work with students to structure the internship in a way that supports eligibility for academic credit or external university stipends and funding programs.
• Potential additional remote days depending on intern’s availability.
• Hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning and operations with exposure to tools & technologies like AI platforms, Monday.com, and SharePoint.
• Exposure to JDC’s global humanitarian work and programs.
• Opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across regions.
• Professional mentorship and skill development.