Events Intern

About the role

Do you thrive in high-energy environments? Love connecting with people from all walks of life? Curious about how major brands create memorable experiences for customers? If so, this internship located in San Marcos, TX is your chance to dive into the fast-paced world of event marketing and promotions—and be on the front lines of bringing a brand to life.

Responsibilities

• Represent our brand at a variety of in-person events, from high-traffic expos to vibrant street festivals.
• Greet attendees with a warm, approachable attitude and spark conversations that leave a lasting impression.
• Share our product or service offerings in a way that’s engaging, clear, and on-brand.
• Support live demonstrations, sampling, or hands-on experiences for attendees.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring displays look polished and inviting (light lifting required).
• Maintain a professional, positive demeanor throughout long, sometimes high-pressure event days.
• Collect and organize attendee leads for follow-up, providing valuable insights back to our marketing team.
• Stay up-to-date on campaign goals, special promotions, and brand messaging through regular team briefings.

Requirements

• Current senior or recent graduate in marketing, communications, business, hospitality, or related field (preferred, not required).
• Previous experience in promotions, customer service, retail sales, or events is a plus but not essential—we'll train you!
• Strong communication skills, a natural ability to connect with people, and the confidence to approach strangers in a friendly way.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs for event setup and teardown.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or travel for events when needed.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. and ability to attend in-person events.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to learn.
• Skills: customer, team collaboration, sales, event marketing, retail, promotions, events, energy, brand activation, communication, live, customer service.

Benefits

• Paid training to set you up for success.
• Flexible scheduling that works around your classes or other commitments.
• Opportunities for travel to exciting venues and events.
• Performance-based opportunities for advancement within our event marketing and sales teams.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate events, typically 8-hour shifts with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or travel for events.