Events Intern - Summer 2024
Description
Rock Events is a premiere team of event professionals who provide event production, business travel and hospitality services to Rocket Companies, in additional to venue sales for some of the most sought-after event spaces in the city of Detroit. Borne out of the Rock Family of Companies, Rock Events has managed many of Detroit’s largest gatherings for more than a decade.
Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or related
- Flexibility to work unusual and abnormal hours based on event timelines
- Passion for seeking out new challenges and growth opportunities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think analytically and creatively
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work experience or campus involvement in event planning
Job Summary
Event Management Interns work closely with the Rock Family of Companies Event Team. As a valued team member, you'll assist the Event Production Team with planning and executing special events, meetings, incentive travel, parties, award shows, charity functions and more. The goal is a world-class event, every time.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of theming and deliverables for each event
- Coordinate with event team, internal teams in the Family of Companies, and outside vendors to execute events
- Align all virtual and onsite events with company and local safety standards
- Execute registration and volunteer processes for events
- Create and present proposals on food & beverage, décor, entertainment, transportation, etc.
- Assist with reconciliations and consolidate reports on the cost of activities
- Additional duties will be assigned by the Event Production Leaders if priorities shift leading up to events
Benefits and Perks
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
Who We Are
Rocket Companies® is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. We’re passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We’ve been ranked #1 for Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2022, named #5 on People Magazine’s Companies That Care List in 2022 and recognized as #7 on Fortune’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022.
Disclaimer
This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.
We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.
Rocket Mortgage, backed by Rocket Companies®, means more opportunities for you to carve your own career path forward. From our desire to revolutionize the way people get mortgages to addressing challenges big or small with outside-the-box solutions, we’re not your typical employer. We’ll provide you with everything you need to make sure you’re successful here.