Event Management Intern

Job Title: Event Management Intern 

Location: Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th Street, Lincoln Nebraska

Duration: 3 Months

Departments: Marketing, Sponsorships, Operations, Events Coordination, and Food and Beverage 

Salary: $18.00

About Us:

Fast-growing, dynamic, public event center is looking for Event Management Interns to support upcoming events including the Lancaster County Super Fair. 

With 400,000 square feet of multi-use spaces on 160 acres, Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC) has grown into one of Nebraska’s premier destinations for regional, national, and international events. It now proudly hosts over 500+ event days annually, drawing over 564,000 visitor days each year, and generating up to $72 million in economic impact through out-of-county visitor spending.

Home to the second-largest indoor agricultural show in the U.S. and the largest rodeo in the world, SGEC has earned a national reputation as a top-tier venue. With expert staff and stewardship from the Lancaster County Agricultural Society, SGEC continues to serve the community and drive economic impact through a diverse and ever-growing lineup of events.

Our mission is to share experiences that showcase the agricultural nature of Lancaster County and to be a major contributor to the county’s youth, culture, and economy. SGEC provides a safe and fun environment for families all year. However, we are especially focused on our youth and their families during Super Fair week. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Event Management Intern to join our team. You’ll support various aspects of event execution including marketing, sponsorships, food and beverage planning, operations, and fair coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution various types of events
• Support the marketing team in promoting events through digital and traditional channels
• Help coordinate and manage sponsor relationships and activation plans
• Assist with food and beverage planning, including vendor communication and menu selection as well as supporting cafes
• Provide logistical and operational support before, during, and after events
• Contribute to the coordination of the Super Fair, and large-scale public events
• Handle event registrations, communications, and material preparation
• Help with on-site event setup, guest services, and breakdown
• Maintain and update event-related documentation, budgets, and calendars
• Support the creation of promotional content such as social media posts, email campaigns, and flyers

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Agriculture, Animal Science or a related field
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace; knowledge of tools like Adobe Creative and Canva is a plus
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• Interest in large-scale public events and event operations 
• Experience with 4-H, agriculture, livestock, trade shows, and/or outdoor events is a plus

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in end-to-end event management
• Exposure to event marketing, sponsor engagement, and F&B coordination
• Opportunities to work on high-visibility community and industry events
• Networking opportunities within the events and marketing industry
• Potential for future employment or continued collaboration