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John Templeton Foundation · 1 day ago

Event Planning Intern

Conshohocken, PA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

John Templeton Foundation is a philanthropic organization, and they are seeking an Event Planning Intern to assist with the daily operations of their Meeting and Event Planning department. This internship offers hands-on experience in event coordination, budget management, and administrative support, providing valuable skills for a career in event planning.

Non-profit Organization Management

Hiring Manager

Damaris D.

Responsibilities

Assist the Meeting Planner with coordinating logistics for on-site meetings and events, including room setup, meal arrangements, and video call management for gatherings at JTF, such as the All-Teams monthly luncheons

Provide support during events including set up, registration, and troubleshooting any issues that arise

Assist the Meeting Planner in collecting and organizing the guest list for Templeton Prize events by obtaining input from internal team members

Ensure all proposed invitees are included and verify their details for accuracy

Aid in tracking the budget for special meetings, including processing invoices

Prepare and submit expense reports, including bill-back letters for attendees of the Templeton Annual Meetings

Reconcile purchasing card charges in Concur

Coordinate the contract review process by submitting contracts to the Office of the General Counsel

Provide administrative assistance with compiling research on Templeton Prize nominees and preparing materials for review by the Templeton Prize judges

Qualification

Event ManagementBudget ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesAttention to DetailSelf-motivated

Required

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field, or possess relevant experience

Strong interest in learning how an internal meeting planning department operates

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational abilities

Exceptional attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required, with a willingness to learn new software

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently