2027 Summer Intern, Meetings & Events Associate

Location: Hybrid in Reston, Virginia, United States. The 10-week full-time internship runs from early June through early August. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not provided.

Salary: $37,855.00–$77,869.00 annually based on full-time employment.

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider helping clients solve complex challenges through expertise and technology.

What you will do

• Support planning and coordination for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events.
• Research venues and suppliers, compare proposals, and coordinate event logistics including registration, catering, audio-visual requirements, and meeting materials.
• Participate in planning and operations meetings, document decisions and action items, and maintain event records and project files.
• Assist with budget tracking, expense reconciliation, event reporting, benchmarking, and best-practice research.
• Support conference center operations and onsite event execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers on event delivery, process documentation, knowledge management, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• By the internship start date, completion of at least 30 college-level credit hours in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Project Management, Tourism, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Completed bachelor's degree and enrollment verification, or 9 completed graduate-program credit hours in a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently while contributing to a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Coursework or experience in event planning, hospitality, business operations, project management, marketing, or customer service.
• Experience coordinating projects, events, student organizations, or volunteer activities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, event registration platforms, or project management tools.
• Interest in meetings, conferences, event technology, hospitality, or corporate operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience working alongside experienced, certified meeting professionals.
• Practical exposure to the full meeting and event planning lifecycle, venue sourcing, supplier engagement, budgeting, logistics, and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with conference center operations, onsite event delivery, corporate meetings governance, service delivery, and operational excellence.
• hirify.global supports an inclusive workplace where employees collaborate and develop professionally.