EVENT INTERNSHIP

Description: Under the direction of the President, the intern will observe and assist with various projects assigned by the LOMA Agency team.

General responsibilities may include

• Assisting with the planning and coordination of meetings and events
• Observing and supporting client intake and management
• Attending planning meetings as required
• Using Microsoft Office and Google Docs to create planning documents, templates and other materials
• Supporting event logistics and communications including BEOs, timelines, calendars, reports, diagrams
• Answering phones and transferring calls to appropriate staff
• Assisting with onsite event management and execution including set-up & break-down if required

Intern will gain and/or improve upon his or her

• General communication and customer service skills
• Understanding of inner workings of an event marketing agency
• Understanding and knowledge of the strategic event marketing planning process
• Understanding of the end to end event marketing cycle
• Understanding of client intake procedures and exceeding client expectations
• Knowledge of logistical support requirements and standards
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and guest satisfaction
• Knowledge of catering operating procedures and event execution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile and mission-driven organization
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in different industries

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal (including phone work) and written communication skills
• Basic internet & computer processing skills including Microsoft Office & Google Docs
• Passion for and interest in the event marketing industry
• College coursework or comparable work experience preferred Valid Passport and able to travel within Canada and the US

Physical Demands, including environment

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel.
• Some of the work of this position may be performed outdoors in varying climate conditions.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• May be required to travel to the United States and must therefore have a valid passport.

Compensation: $20 per hour

Time: This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week on average) to commence September 2026-June 2027 with a possibility to become a full time position.

Location: Hybrid: Monday in the office located at 33 Bloor Street East Toronto, ON M4W 3H1 and Tuesday-Friday working from home.