Event Coordinator Intern

Want a challenging, inclusive work culture that emphasizes personal development and recognition? Are you a motivated, goal-oriented professional looking to take an exciting and rewarding step towards greatness in your career? New Home Star may be the place for you!

Our company is looking for a Event Coordinator Intern with entry-level experience to add to our nationwide team. New Home Star is the largest privately owned seller of new homes in America. As a member of our Events team, you have the opportunity to support our corporate office and our new home builder partners to sell more homes more profitably. Our Corporate Support Office is located in the heart of downtown Elmhurst and is not your typical “corporate” setting. We embrace collaboration with an open office concept, and sincerely enjoy team outings, celebrations, and company-wide events. Our team is fun, ambitious, and highly motivated to succeed. These elements create a supportive environment where you can develop professionally and find a long-term place to pursue your career aspirations.

Why New Home Star?

At New Home Star, our number one core value is to provide excellent careers for our people! By joining our team, you will see this value emphasized in all aspects of your career.

• Best-In-Class Training - support network, proprietary sales enablement platform, as well as on-site mentoring, and resources to ensure career path to success.
• Hybrid Work Environment - flexible schedule to work in person and remotely.
• Award-Winning Culture - with thoughtful recognition and opportunities to participate in local and national team bonding events.
• Volunteer Opportunities - encouraged time and financial resources to give back to your local community in meaningful ways.

Pay Structure & Benefits

• $15 per hour
• 15-30 hours per week/ 2 to 3 days a week
• 12-week internship
• Flexible schedule

Requirements

New Home Star is seeking a motivated, educated, goal-oriented professional to join our team. If you fit the requirements below, you are an ideal match for this position!

• Preferably a Junior, Senior, or recent graduate.
• Major in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Some previous experience in event planning or coordination is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite and other event management tools.
• Must be able to come into our corporate office in Elmhurst, IL, each day of the internship.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workflow within our Project Management System.
• Collaborate and perform effectively on all projects in a timely manner to ensure seamless event logistics.
• Take notes during calls and meetings.
• Assist in the planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of events. 
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and third-party service providers to negotiate contracts, secure event-related materials, and ensure all event aspects align with the company's standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication with event attendees.
• Contribute in all possible ways to building the best team in the world.
• Any other responsibilities that are consistent with an Event Coordinator Intern role.
  

Applying Instructions

Ready to take the next step? Visit New Home Star’s Careers Page to explore opportunities. You only need to apply to one job and can list other areas of interest during the application process.

https://www.newhomestar.com/careers

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https://www.newhomestar.com/company/about

The preceding job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required of an Event Coordinator Intern.

New Home Star does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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