Events Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external ESRT events, including Observatory, broker, corporate and tenant and amenity events  
• Support the development of event materials such as invitations, run-of-show documents, signage, presentations, and on-site collateral 
• Manage and organize event inventory, décor, supplies, and other assets 
• Assist in coordinating logistics with external vendors, catering teams, venues, and other partners, coordinate internally with staffing plan 
• Help maintain event calendars, timelines, and project plans 
• Contribute to event-related content creation for ESRT and Empire State Building digital channels 
• Support the team in tracking event metrics, attendance, budgets, and post-event performance 
• Conduct research on industry trends, event concepts, talent/entertainment options, and competitive benchmarking 
• Assist with set-up and break-down at on-site events as needed 
• Help ensure consistency in brand standards across all event touchpoints 
• Support partnership outreach and communication related to events 
• Manage guest lists, RSVPs, and communications for event mailings and e-blasts 
• Provide general entry-level administrative assistance, reporting, and archiving support 

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Team player with demonstrated leadership abilities 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills 
• Self-motivated, driven, organized, and hard working 
• Integrity and a commitment to excellence 
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic event environments 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A Junior enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program in the graduating class of 2027 is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
• Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
• Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
• Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
• Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
• Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
• Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture
• Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through

WELL-BEING

• 40-hour work week, paid at a rate of $22.50 p/h
• A challenging, exciting, and meaningful 10-week experience
• Networking opportunities to get to know fellow interns and key leaders throughout ESRT
• An individual project to be presented to executive leadership
• Company sponsored lunches with leadership and outings
• Tour of the Empire State Building Observatory
• Summer Friday Early Release