Special Events Intern at Sanford Health

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Facility: Sanford Bemidji Peak Ctr
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 2017 Net Way NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Starting Rate: $16.50

Interns don’t just observe—they actively participate in planning, coordinating, and executing real events. This gives them practical, resume-ready experience quickly.

• Contribute to themes, décor, and activations
• Develop marketing or social media content
• Help enhance attendee experiences
• Community leaders
• Vendors and partners
• Organizational leadership
• Volunteers and stakeholders
• Time management
• Task prioritization
• Budget and logistics support
• Problem-solving under pressure

• Event reports
• Execution plans or timelines
• Evidence of events they helped run

• Communications
• Operations
• Community relations

• Brand awareness
• Internal culture-building

• Public relations
• Hospitality
• Marketing
• Corporate communications

Contribute to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences with special events that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Special Events: internship supports the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide range of organizational events. In this role, the intern assists with event logistics, vendor communication, general support, on‑site coordination, and post‑event evaluation. Responsibilities include helping maintain event timelines, preparing materials, organizing registration lists, and contributing creative ideas to enhance attendee experience.

In addition, the role will help support daily administrative functions for the Sanford Health Foundation and the Special Events Team.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. This position provides hands‑on experience in event management, stakeholder communication, project planning, and cross‑department collaboration. The Special Events Intern plays a key role in ensuring events run smoothly and reflect the organization’s brand and objectives.

Because many of our events take place outside regular business hours, evening availability is required.

Current enrollment or recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent.

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.