Conference Program and Events Intern

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Consumer Technology Association

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Arlington, Virginia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

This role involves assisting with speaker management, logistics, and content management for the CES 2027 conference program, including handling customer service inquiries regarding speaker registration and profile publishing. Key duties include supporting database management, assisting with in-person conference program elements like signage and shipments, and managing speaker communications.

Qualifications

Looking for a full-time, long-term internship assisting with speaker management, logistics, and content for CES 2027. Requires strong communication, customer service, and computer skills, plus the ability to manage multiple priorities. A bachelor's degree (or anticipated degree) in Event Planning, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.

Job Description

(Full-time/Long-term Internship) 

Hours Per Week: Approximately 35 hours per week (standard business hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Schedules are flexible to accommodate current student class commitments.

Approximate Duration: August 2026 through early/mid-2027. Internships may last up to 11 months from the start date.

Hybrid Work Schedule: Interns are expected to work onsite Monday through Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Basic Function of the Position:
This position provides exciting hands-on experience to help assist with speaker management, logistics, and content management components of the CES 2027 conference program. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to jumpstart your career in event planning and experience the excitement of CES! This is a non-exempt position.
 
 Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service by assisting with inquiries and concerns about CES speakers’
     registration, approval process, and publishing of their profiles to the CES.tech website.
  • Support the management of the session/speaker database.
  • Assist with in-person CES conference program, including floor plans, signage orders,
     registration, and event shipments.
  • Support content management administration through extensive database entry of session
     and event details and speaker invitations process via the new CMS platform.
  • Assist with managing over 1200 speakers and the CES speaker database internally and
     through direct communication with conference partners.
  • Maintain a running agenda of CES project milestones and weekly content team planning
     meeting minutes.
  • Provide internal and external customer service and daily maintenance of the CES inbox.
  • Travel to CES 2027 in Las Vegas (Early January) to assist with operations in one of the CES
     conference speaker-ready and session rooms.
  • Perform other duties as required by business needs.

Work Experience:

  • Customer service experience preferred.
  • Experience in meetings/conventions/special events preferred.
  • Work and/or internship experience in a team-oriented office environment is preferred.

Education and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree or anticipated bachelor's degree in Event Planning, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred or commensurate experience.
  • Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work with all staff levels.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
  • Must be proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented with excellent follow-through skills.
  • Must have a positive attitude and exceptional customer service skills.
  • Excellent computer/database management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and a comfort level learning new software, CMS, and registration platforms.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information:

  • Travel to CES 2027 is required.
  • PAID Internship.

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Consumer Technology Association

Since 1924, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has played a leading role as an advocate for the technology industry and a catalyst for innovation. Our members represent more than 1300 companies who are all working to move technology forward, together. Producer of CES.
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