JOIN OUR TEAM

JOIN OUR TEAM

COMMONSPACE COLLECTIVE

  • ROLE: EVENT INTERN

  • REPORTS TO: COFOUNDERS / EVENT MANAGER

  • ROLE TYPE: PART TIME SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Commonspace Collective was born out of passion - passion for community, passion for learning new things, passion for Chicago and its amazing creators, makers and thought leaders.  

At Commonspace Collective, we bring the coolest local experiences to life in a way that inspires community connection and creates memorable, shareable moments of WOW for our clients across the city.  

Our local collective of event partners spans creative industries - from mixology to street art to astrology, fitness, skincare and beyond - and our clients include luxury residential management companies like One Chicago and One Bennett Park, corporate teams like Instagram and Lincoln Properties and individual private event clients who are looking to bring their personal celebrations to life in their own commonspace or in our new beautiful Commonspace Studio (coming soon!)!  

We are looking for an incredible Event Intern to join our team and help us in our mission to create WOW for our clients! The Event Intern will support and gain exposure to event marketing, event logistics, partnership marketing and community building event initiatives in a fun, vibrant start-up environment. The ideal candidate will have a career interest in marketing, events or a related field.

We have big plans for this business and we’re looking for enthusiastic teammates to join us on this adventure & grow with us! 

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

  • Event Marketing & Logistics: 

    • Collaborate with team on event menus and concepts 

    • Support planning and logistics for workshops, pop-ups and keystone events

    • Work with team to source and secure event decor and vendors for events 

    • Support Event prep at the Commonspace Studio - prepare event materials, package takeaway kits, inflate balloons and build balloon garland and other decor items, organize event kits and materials for day-of delivery 

    • Provide day-of onsite support  for Commonspace Collective events at various client locations in Chicago (load event materials in and out of the event, setup decor, greet guests, manage vendors and onsite team) 

  • Studio Support: 

    • Support Logistics and Event Prep of In-Studio Events 

    • Onsite support for In-Studio Event

  • Social Media Marketing: 

    • Support overall social media strategy by providing onsite social media coverage of events on Instagram that follows brand standards and highlights our work in an exciting, captivating way 

  • Partnerships: 

    • Support local partnership efforts by researching and building relationships with  local creators and businesses that we can partner with to bring WOW to clients 

YOUR MAGIC

  • Aims for the WOW!

  • A strong team player with a positive and professional attitude.

  • Strong logistics and operations skills 

  • Obsessed with good design and has an intuitive eye for event design, space planning, event styling, current aesthetics and trends 

  • Deep passion for Chicago with a finger on the pulse of its small business and cultural community 

  • Experience and creativity in using social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok 

  • Agile problem-solver 

  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mentality; able to take ownership of projects and see them through from inception to production

  • Ability to multi-task and switch between different projects and  priorities seamlessly

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age and enrolled at an accredited college or university

  • Some previous work experience required

  • Access to a working computer and phone with internet access required

  • Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) 

  • Ability to lift to 30 lbs. unaided, if needed

  • Ability to work in a hybrid work environment - remotely, in-studio and on-site for events 

  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends 

  • US Driver's License with ability to drive cargo van (not 100% necessary but very helpful)

  • Has access to a car or SUV (not 100% necessary but very helpful)

  • Willingness to become a Certified Bartender (we cover the training) 

  • Career interest in marketing, events or related field

SALARY & BENEFITS: 

  • Internship duration is May - August with an option to extend into Fall/Winter pending performance 

  • This position will be based out of Chicago with time split between remote work, Commonspace Studio and onsite at client locations within the Chicago area

  • The compensation for this internship is class credit, if applicable, and $15/hour 

  • Minimum 10 - 12 hours per week with flexible schedule options and opportunity for more hours

  • We offer a warm and inviting environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team who is dedicated to their craft and investing in the people supporting this work.

This position is available to Start Immediately. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone who is intelligent, kind, and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team, please submit your resume, cover letter, and photos or links to examples of your event work for consideration at info@commonspacecollective.com