Summer Internship Conference Assistant

Summary

This summer internship at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) offers a chance to support the smooth running of conferences on campus. You’ll play a vital role in assisting conference staff and ensuring a positive experience for attendees.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support to conference organizers and attendees.
• Assist with registration, set-up, and breakdown of conference events.
• Manage audio-visual equipment and troubleshoot minor technical issues.
• Direct attendees and answer questions about the conference and campus resources.
• May prepare reports or complete administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience in event management and conference operations.
• Develop professional skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Network with VCU staff, conference organizers, and attendees from various fields.
• Potential to earn a competitive hourly wage.

About VCU:
In a world of the common, we are the UNCOMMON. VCU is unlike any university you have ever seen. We bring curiosity, passion and an unrelenting drive to discover the ideas others can’t. We envision a future that is unbound by tradition, that seeks to disrupt the way things have always been. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Location

Virginia, United States.

Deadline: Unspecified.

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