Events Intern

Stand Together

. Support R Street in-person and virtual events .

Posted 9/28/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $7,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in event logistics, data management, and communications while effectively supporting both in-person and virtual events. Emphasizes creativity and inclusivity in planning and executing events to maximize impact and reach.

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Event LogisticsData ManagementCommunicationsMarketingEvent Planning

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Hard Skills

Event LogisticsData ManagementEvent PlanningMarketingCommunications

Soft Skills

CreativityInclusivity

Industry Keywords

In-Person EventsVirtual EventsCollaborationStakeholder EngagementPolicy Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support R Street in-person and virtual events
Assist with event-related data management
Plan creatively for future event opportunities
Work cross-functionally with R Street’s policy and Government Affairs teams
Support logistics for in-person events in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area
Assist with virtual events
Collaborate with policy and shared services colleagues to promote events
Execute logistics action items, coordinating with staff, contractors, and event participants
Identify ways to improve event planning and execution
Support the Event Team’s data management systems
Prepare and review event-related communications, including newsletters and follow-up communications
Help maximize the impact and reach of R Street’s policy research and writing
Assist with marketing R Street policy programs to audiences, organizations, foundations, media outlets, and stakeholders
Pitch ideas for cost-effective swag items
Participate in collaborative team meetings and planning sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Early-career professionals, including undergraduate, graduate, or law students and recent graduates, are encouraged to apply
Must be geographically located in the United States for the duration of the program
Must be authorized to work in the United States through the duration of the program
Must attend the entirety of the online and on-site KIP programming
Ability to support in-person and virtual events
Skills in event logistics, data management, communications, marketing, and planning
Creativity
Values and prioritizes inclusivity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid experiential learning program
Professional development
Leadership training
Meaningful work experience
$7,500 stipend for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week
Online and on-site KIP programming