About the role#
The Meeting & Event Management Summer Internship provides hands-on experience in corporate event planning. You will work within the Marketing team to support conferences, meetings, webinars, and special events across our North American businesses. This program is designed to help you build professional skills and expand your network in a corporate setting.
What you'll do#
- Support event planners with the logistics and administration of meetings, webinars, and conferences.
- Manage attendee registration, reporting, and event communications while maintaining data accuracy.
- Create event materials like agendas, name badges, attendee packages, and presentation resources.
- Join planning meetings and assist with project coordination across multiple initiatives.
- Research venues, suppliers, and speakers to support planning efforts.
- Collect and analyze post-event survey data to measure attendee satisfaction.
- Suggest improvements for attendee experiences and team operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on special projects that align with business goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or Communications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines.
- Attention to detail and a focus on high-quality work.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in student organizations, volunteer work, campus events, or hospitality is an asset.
- Familiarity with event management platforms like Cvent is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: Hybrid
- Employment Type: Full time
- Paid: Yes
- Sponsorship: Not available
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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