Marketing/Events Intern

What we do at Shaker matters. We help to connect people with jobs.  A recruitment marketing pioneer since 1951, Shaker is a full-service agency specializing in highly customized communications and strategies for attracting and retaining the right talent...in the right places, with the right messages. That takes smarts and creativity. Ideas and innovation. That takes great people of many talents. And that is exactly what we have at Shaker. There’s so much we can accomplish together. Join us.

Shaker Recruitment Marketing is now accepting applications for our 2025 summer internship program. Our internship program provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities that will help you build a strong foundation for your future career. 

• Assist in planning and executing various events, including conferences/trade shows, client dinners, webinars, and our proprietary events called Shaker Sessions.   

• Support the Director of Events in vendor management, including researching potential vendors, obtaining quotes, and coordinating logistics.  

• Help in creating and maintaining event timelines, checklists, and budgets to ensure all aspects of the event are executed smoothly.  

• Participate in site visits and assist in venue selection, layout planning, and event setup.  

• Coordinate and communicate event details with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors.  

• Assist in the development and distribution of event promotional materials.  

• Provide on-site support during events, including setup, registration, attendee assistance, and breakdown.  

• Help conduct post-event retrospectives and contribute to reports on event outcomes and areas for improvement.  

• Perform administrative tasks as needed, such as data entry, filing, and managing event-related correspondence using HubSpot.   

This internship offers a valuable opportunity for professional growth to gain hands-on experience in event planning, coordination, and execution within a B2B setting. 

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, pursuing a degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field. 

• Availability to work 32 hours+/week in our Oak Park office. 

• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills, with attention to detail 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common software applications. 

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Proactive in asking questions. 

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.  

• Prior experience in event planning or coordination is a plus.  

• Eagerness to learn, grow and develop; open to taking on new challenges and embracing new ways of thinking. 

Duration and Schedule: The Internship program runs from June 2 – August 7 2025. This is a full-time in-person opportunity. Interns are expected to work Monday - Thursday from 8:45 am – 4:45 pm CST. 

Application process: The application process will consist of 2-3 virtual interviews. All applicants will be notified in writing via email regarding their application status. 

Rewards and Career Advantages 
Within a culture defined by energy, fun, and talent, our team enjoys competitive pay, health and financial benefits, and the opportunity to work among innovative, friendly colleagues. 
  
About Us 
 Shaker Recruitment Marketing is a family-owned recruitment advertising and marketing communications agency that has exceeded the expectations of clients since 1951. Strategically responding to change, we have created a legacy of success through excellence in creativity, service, relationship-building, employee/client retention, and agility. We offer best-in-class solutions for employer branding, media planning and buying, career site design and development, social media recommendations, and mobile solutions.