at American Express Global Business Travel in Dover, Delaware, United States
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Amex GBT is seeking a meticulous and enthusiastic Meetings and Event Planner Intern to join our team for a 12-week remote internship. As an intern, you will work closely with our event planning team to support the planning and execution of various meetings and events, ranging from corporate conferences to virtual seminars.
What You'll Do: + Assist in the coordination and logistics of meetings and events, including venue selection, vendor management, and attendee registration.
+ Support the creation and distribution of event materials, such as invitations, agendas, and promotional collateral.
+ Assist with virtual event production, including setting up and testing technology platforms, managing live streams, and troubleshooting technical issues.
+ Conduct research on potential event venues, suppliers, and entertainment options, providing recommendations to the event planning team.
+ Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure flawless communication and coordination throughout the planning process.
+ Provide on-site support during events as needed, assisting with setup, registration, attendee assistance, and other logistical tasks.
+ Assist in post-event activities, such as collecting feedback, compiling event metrics, and preparing post-event reports for clients.
What We're Looking For: + Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program, preferably in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field.
+ Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused approach.
+ Thorough with a keen eye for design and aesthetics, ensuring the quality and consistency of event materials and presentations.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with event management software (Cvent) is a plus.
+ Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
+ Passion for events and a desire to learn and grow in the field of meetings and event planning.
Benefits: + Remote work opportunity with flexible hours to accommodate your schedule.
+ Hands-on experience in meetings and event planning, with exposure to various aspects of event management and execution.
+ Mentorship and guidance from experienced event planning professionals.
+ Networking opportunities with industry professionals and access to company events and resources.
+ Letter of recommendation and potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.
Location United States – Virtual Location
The US national hourly wage range for this position is from $15.00 to $30.00 per hour. The national range provided includes the hourly rate that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual hourly wage rate will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.
This role is eligible for an annual Performance Based Incentive, which rewards participants based on company performance. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.
Benefits at a glance ( POJ -129/images/ GBT 2023BenefitsAtAGlance Without Rates Final.pdf)
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+ Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.
+ Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
+ Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
+ We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at GBT . You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
+ Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.
+ And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.
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