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Vendor research
Research venues, caterers, rentals, entertainment, decor, transportation and other event resources based on project requirements.
Corporate event internship
Apply for a corporate event internship with Ashley Stanfill Events.
Build practical experience in event research, vendor coordination, planning administration, guest experience, business development, and the behind-the-scenes work required to move corporate events from concept toward execution.
Experience
Corporate event planning and operations
Assignments
Research, coordination, administration and event support
Work format
Varies by assignment and event location
Best fit
Organized, responsive and professionally curious applicants
Practical event-planning experience
Learn how real events are researched, organized and supported.
The Ashley Stanfill Events internship is intended to provide practical exposure to the planning and operational work behind corporate events. Assignments may involve vendor research, event planning administration, guest communication preparation, RSVP support, market research, proposal development, business development support and event-day preparation.
Rather than observing from the sidelines, interns may have opportunities to contribute to defined projects while receiving direction, feedback and exposure to professional event-planning processes.
What you may work on
Internship assignments can touch several stages of an event.
Specific assignments depend on active projects, event schedules, client needs and the intern's experience. Examples may include:
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Planning administration
Help organize planning notes, research, timelines, checklists, contact information and other materials that support an event.
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Guest experience
Assist with RSVP organization, registration preparation, guest communications, event materials and arrival-flow planning.
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Local market research
Identify venues, vendors, businesses, organizations and market opportunities relevant to events and business development.
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Proposal support
Help gather information and supporting details used during preliminary event planning, client presentations and proposal preparation.
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Event operations
When appropriate, assist with event preparation, vendor coordination, registration, setup details, guest experience and onsite execution support.
What you can develop
Transferable skills for events, hospitality and business.
The goal is not simply to complete tasks. Interns should leave assignments with a better understanding of professional event workflows and stronger skills they can carry into future roles.
Project organization
Learn to keep multiple details, deadlines and project components organized.
Professional communication
Develop clearer written communication with vendors, team members and other stakeholders.
Vendor evaluation
Learn how planners compare options based on fit, availability, service and event requirements.
Problem solving
See how event teams respond when logistics, timing or available resources change.
Event-business perspective
Gain exposure to the relationship between client needs, research, proposals, vendors, guest experience, event execution and business development.
Candidate profile
Who should apply
The internship may be a strong fit for students and early-career applicants interested in event planning, hospitality, project management, marketing, communications, business development or related fields.
- Organized and capable of keeping track of details and deadlines
- Professional and clear in written communication
- Responsive when an assignment or follow-up requires attention
- Comfortable researching businesses, vendors and local markets
- Willing to ask questions when instructions or expectations are unclear
- Interested in understanding how professional events are actually produced
- Capable of working independently while following direction
- Respectful of confidential client, vendor and business information
Selection criteria
What ASE looks for
Prior professional event experience is useful, but it is not the only indicator of potential. ASE also considers transferable experience from school projects, hospitality, customer service, student organizations, volunteering, marketing, administration and other environments.
- Reliability and follow-through
- Attention to detail
- Quality of written communication
- Professional judgment
- Research and organizational ability
- Problem-solving approach
- Ability to receive and apply feedback
- A clear reason for wanting practical event-industry experience
What to expect
Internship structure varies according to the assignment.
Work format
Research and administrative assignments may be completed remotely. Onsite opportunities depend on active events, project requirements and location.
Scheduling
Availability is discussed before placement. Applicants should identify their normal weekly availability and any academic or employment commitments.
Event-day availability
Corporate events do not always occur during standard business hours. Applicants should indicate whether they can participate in occasional evening or weekend assignments.
Academic credit
If you are seeking academic credit, include your school's internship requirements, required hours, dates and supervisor documentation with your application.
Placement and event assignments are not guaranteed.
Internship activity is influenced by active client projects, event schedules, geography, applicant availability and the skills required for a particular assignment. Applicants should not assume that every internship will include the same projects, number of onsite events or type of client exposure.
Compensation
Compensation terms are defined before work begins.
Some ASE internship arrangements or assignments may include project-based or account-based compensation. Compensation is not automatic and should not be inferred from participation in the internship.
When compensation applies, the applicable structure and payment terms will be communicated and documented before the associated work begins. Internship classification and compensation are determined according to the structure and duties of the placement and applicable law.
Education
Need internship credit from your school?
Applicants seeking academic credit should identify that requirement when applying and provide information about their school's internship program, required dates, minimum hours, learning objectives, evaluations or supervisor paperwork.
ASE can then determine whether the available internship structure is compatible with the educational institution's requirements before a placement is accepted.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Applications are reviewed against current and anticipated internship needs. Submission does not guarantee an interview or placement.
STEP 1
Apply
Complete the internship application and provide enough information for ASE to understand your background, goals and availability.
STEP 2
Application review
ASE reviews your experience, communication, interests, availability and potential fit with available assignments.
STEP 3
Conversation
Selected applicants may be invited to discuss their goals, availability, relevant experience and potential internship assignments.
STEP 4
Placement
If there is a suitable match, expectations regarding duties, supervision, schedule and applicable compensation or academic-credit requirements are established.
Before you apply
Prepare information that helps us understand more than your resume.
Applicants do not need to have already built a professional event-planning career. ASE is interested in relevant experience, transferable skills, professional judgment and what you want to learn.
Be prepared to provide:
- Your full name, email address, phone number and current city/state
- Your school, degree or program, field of study and anticipated graduation date, if applicable
- Your resume
- Your LinkedIn profile or relevant portfolio, if available
- Your preferred internship start period and general weekly availability
- Whether you are seeking academic credit and any school requirements
- Whether you are available for occasional onsite, evening or weekend event assignments
- Why corporate event planning interests you
- Why you are interested in gaining experience with Ashley Stanfill Events
- What skills or professional experience you most want to develop
- Relevant employment, school, volunteer, hospitality, marketing or project experience
- An example of a project, event or responsibility that required organization and follow-through
Internship application
Tell Ashley Stanfill Events what you want to learn and what you can contribute.
Complete the application below with enough detail for ASE to understand your background, interests, availability and the experience you want to build. Thoughtful, specific answers are more useful than generic responses.
Apply for Internship
Submitting an application does not create an employment relationship or guarantee an internship placement, paid assignment, academic credit or future employment. Any placement terms are confirmed separately.
Internship FAQ
Questions prospective interns often have
Do I need previous professional event-planning experience?
Not necessarily. Relevant experience can come from hospitality, customer service, school projects, student organizations, volunteering, marketing, administration, project management or other situations where you demonstrated communication, organization and follow-through.
Is the internship remote or in person?
The format depends on the assignment. Research and administrative work may be completed remotely, while some event-related opportunities may require onsite participation. Applicants should clearly state their location and availability.
Will I get to work at live events?
Live event opportunities may be available, but they depend on active projects, event location, scheduling and the needs of each event. Onsite participation should not be assumed or guaranteed.
Can the internship be used for college or university credit?
Applicants seeking academic credit should provide their institution's requirements. ASE can then determine whether an available placement can satisfy the required structure, hours, supervision, evaluations and learning objectives.
Is the internship paid?
Compensation depends on the structure and duties of a particular placement. Some assignments may include project-based or account-based compensation. Applicable compensation terms are communicated and documented before associated work begins.
Are evening or weekend hours required?
Some events occur outside standard business hours. Applicants should disclose their availability in the application. Any expected schedule is discussed before a placement or event assignment.
Does completing the internship guarantee a job with ASE?
No. The internship is designed to provide practical experience and professional development. Participation does not create an entitlement to employment at the conclusion of the internship.
What makes an application stand out?
Specificity. Explain why event planning interests you, identify relevant experiences, describe what you have learned from them and clearly state the skills you want to develop. Applicants who demonstrate preparation, professional communication and attention to detail provide ASE with substantially more information than applicants who submit generic answers.
Interested in practical corporate event experience?
Submit your background, goals and availability for consideration.
Apply for the internship