Summer Internship - Event Operations Intern

Position: 2026 Summer Internship - Event Operations Intern
2026 Summer Internship

Job Description

* This internship will run from May 18 2026 - August 7, 2026 and will require at least three days a week in person at the VA office.
* Location:

Alexandria, VA / Hybrid

Title:

Event Operations Intern

Reports to:

Manager of Account Servicecs

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Why You'll Love Working at Red Peg:

Voted as one of The Washington Post's Top Workplaces, we are an independent full service experiential marketing agency that connects brands to the consumers they need to reach through customized, personal engagement. Every day, we come together to create experiences that inspire extraordinary memories. With our main office in the Washington D.C metro area., we work with a roster of incredible brands including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Capital One, In & Out, Marriott Bonvoy, Meta, Niantic, Nike, Santander Bank, USAA and Virginia Lottery.

We're looking for highly personable, passionate, and innovative marketers to join our team!

Why Red Pegsters Are Comfortable Being Their True Self

Red Peg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. The company's policies and culture prioritize diversity at all levels and ensure fair treatment based on merit and potential rather than protected classifications factors (such as age, race, gender, religion). This deliberate and intentional effort is highlighted and supported, with continual accountability placed on appropriate parties to ensure forward momentum by the Red Peg Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), specifically EquALLY (LGBTQI+ Community and Allies), Parents of Red Peg, ROC (Red Pegsters of Color), and WOR (Women of Red Peg).

Our ERGs are the backbone of our culture y help us educate, celebrate, and facilitate meaningful action throughout our organization and in our local communities.

What This Internship is About:

The Event Operations Interns work with our team to coordinate and produce events, experiential marketing activations, and mobile tours across the country. Our team works in cooperation with Account Services (Partner Services, Venues & Sponsorship, Creative, and Talent). You will gain valuable experience in project, event and festival management.

Some of the work you can expect to be engaged in during the summer includes:

* Research and resource assets for events, activations, and mobile tours.

* Source new vendors.

* Warehouse coordination and inventory.

* Assist with project/event management for multiple large scale events and activations.

* Research and insight reporting in support of active programs and business development

* Outreach to vendors, events, venues, municipalities and other stakeholders in support of active programs and business development

* Potential for travel (as needed)

* Administrative support

What You're All About:

* Ideally, working on obtaining a degree in Event Management, Event Production, or within Experiential Marketing

* 0-1+ years of relevant marketing, event, promotions, communications or sponsorship experience

* Overall strong communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills

* Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

* Keen attention to detail, accuracy and personal accountability

* Ability to handle a high-volume of work consisting of multiple projects and deadlines at one time (time management)

* Ability to problem-solve independently and in collaboration with others

* General interest in marketing, cultural and social trends

* Strong work ethic and hunger to learn and "roll up your sleeves"

* Willingness to help with tasks

* A pleasant and positive attitude

* General computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite applications

Salary:

$15/h Enrolled in an Undergrad program, $16.50/h for completing an Undergrad program, but not starting a Graduate program and $18/h enrolled in or obtained Graduate degree

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