Summer Intern - Event Services

Ingram Micro • Williamsville, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey! Ingram Micro is seeking an Event Services Intern to join us in June for our 10-week PAID Summer Internship Program! We are looking for college and university students who are ready to expand their skills and apply them to meaningful work with a global organization. Location: This position is based in our Buffalo, NY office with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule that includes required in-office days. Program details: We have internships available across our various departments and locations throughout the U.S. Unless otherwise noted, all internships are on a hybrid format at the designated office listed in the job description, and are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our program includes cohort activities such as learning & development trainings, executive speaker sessions, and other networking opportunities. Important dates: March: Applications Open (some postings may close early due to applicant volume) March – April: Recruiters and hiring managers will review applications and reach out to candidates on a rolling basis. Timing of outreach for each internship position may vary, and some may start interviews sooner than others, but candidates may expect to hear by end of April if they are selected for an interview. June 1st – August 7th: First cohort start & end date June 15th – August 21st: Second cohort start & end date Your role: Helping with onsite events in Buffalo, NY including local happy hours, on and off campus events Assisting teammates with planning of larger events Learning core responsibilities of a corporate event planning including budgeting, hotel sourcing, registration website creation, reporting, ordering food/bev/décor etc. for onsite events and more

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program, or recently graduated (within the last semester or quarter) from an accredited college/university program.
• Juniors or seniors are preferred.
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Events or Hospitality preferred
• Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills
• Adaptability and willingness to jump in and help execute onsite events
• Relevant experience with software such as MS Office Suite, Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Responsibilities

• Helping with onsite events in Buffalo, NY including local happy hours, on and off campus events
• Assisting teammates with planning of larger events
• Learning core responsibilities of a corporate event planning including budgeting, hotel sourcing, registration website creation, reporting, ordering food/bev/décor etc. for onsite events and more

Benefits

• U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed