Special Events Intern
Special Events Intern
Bemidji, MN
Job Details
Facility: Bemidji Main Clinic
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1233 34th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Starting Rate: $16.50
Department Details
High-Level Hands-On Experience
Interns don’t just observe—they actively participate in planning, coordinating, and executing real events. This gives them practical, resume-ready experience quickly.
Interns often:
Contribute to themes, décor, and activations
Develop marketing or social media content
Help enhance attendee experiences
Interns get exposure to:
Community leaders
Vendors and partners
Organizational leadership
Volunteers and stakeholders
Interns develop valuable, transferable skills:
Time management
Task prioritization
Vendor communication
Budget and logistics support
Problem-solving under pressure
Interns can walk away with:
Event reports
Execution plans or timelines
Evidence of events they helped run
Interns gain a broader understanding of how organizations function , giving you exposure to many departments:
Communications
Development/fundraising
Operations
Community relations
Events often support:
Fundraising goals
Community engagement
Brand awareness
Internal culture-building
This role helps students explore:
Event planning
Public relations
Hospitality
Marketing
Nonprofit work
Corporate communications
Job Summary
Contribute to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences with special events that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Special Events: internship supports the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide range of organizational events. In this role, the intern assists with event logistics, vendor communication, general support, on-site coordination, and post‑event evaluation. Responsibilities include helping maintain event timelines, preparing materials, organizing registration lists, and contributing creative ideas to enhance attendee experience. In addition, the role will help support daily administrative functions for the Sanford Health Foundation and the Special Events Team.
The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. This position provides hands-on experience in event management, stakeholder communication, project planning, and cross‑department collaboration. The Special Events Intern plays a key role in ensuring events run smoothly and reflect the organization’s brand and objectives.
Because many of our events take place outside regular business hours, evening availability is required.
Qualifications
Current enrollment or recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0251122
Job Function: Student Services
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