Event Technology Intern

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FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: Jersey City, NJ / Hybrid (3 days in office, 20 hours a week minimums), must reside in tri state area to commute to work. Targeted start date of 9/29/2025.

What You Would Get To Do:

FIRST is offering a paid internship program for undergraduate students, who are eligible to receive college credit, or graduate students wanting to gain experience in the events and experiences industry. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern looking to gain experience in a corporate environment while working with a dynamic group of event professionals. The Intern will represent the FIRST brand as an in-person implant in our Solutions account and provide administrative assistance to a team of Event Technology Managers on a day-to-day basis.    

Your Contributions 

• Provide administrative support to a team of Event Technology Managers 
• Support the team with database management to ensure consistency in information, accuracy of new and existing data, and list generation 
• List manipulation to provide team members with relevant registration data, year on year statistics, and insight into varied elements and event analytics  
• Assist with information/data cross-checks for event materials and collateral 
• Monitor email inboxes and respond to inquiries 
• Uploading photos/bios to event app 
• Assist with the upkeep and updating of the internal training hub 
• Update and distribute internal documents 
• Keep electronic event files and reports organized and up to date 
• Coordination of name badges, tent cards, place cards, departure notices, email confirmations, agenda, signage etc. where appropriate   
• Participate in and provide on-site registration support at events, as needed 
• Flag inefficiencies and present solutions 
• Strict and accurate adherence to company’s time tracking policies and systems 
• Time management and prioritization skills to ensure efficient functioning of schedules and office systems 
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organization skills 
• Maintain the company’s standard operating procedures 
• Act as an ambassador for the FIRST brand, leading by example and displaying the company’s core values (Ambition, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork) 

What We Are Looking For 

Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST. Please contact recruiting@firstagency.com if you need an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree 
• Experience in an administrative function a plus, but not required 
• Prior event technology experience a plus, but not required 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel 
• Excellent project management skills, including attention to detail, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and ability to meet strict deadlines 
• Team player, able to take direction and run with it 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ambitious and proactive 
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines 
• Proactive work style with the ability to work autonomously 
• Strong adaptability to situations and ever-changing demands 
• A calm and flexible approach to handling pressure and stress 
• Build excellent relationships with team through positive communications 
• Outgoing, comfortable interacting with individuals of all levels and providing input and guidance as needed 

United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20 (undergrad) - $25/hourly for graduate students.

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