Conference Operations and Events Intern

Based in Washington, DC / Arlington, VA area; summer of 2025. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE

CNA’s corporate internship program allows interns to be part of a team within the corporate business unit to learn specific skills and assist with the completion of various projects during the internship period. The corporate divisions include Chief Information Office (CIO), Chief Finance Office (CFO), People Operations (HR), Research Publications Group (RPG), Strategic Initiatives, Legal, Communications, and Facilities/Conference Operations. 

This Corporate Intern (Conference Ops & Events) position sits in the Chief Financial Office (CFO) on the Conference Ops team and is responsible for assisting in the areas of planning, coordinating and executing events. They will provide assistance to internal stakeholders in support of overall event goals, objectives, and deliverables. 

CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND / OR DUTIES

1. Provide support to internal stakeholders in support of overall project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
2. Conduct research for assigned projects.
3. Provide general communications support to the team.
4. Provide targeted logistical support as necessary (scheduling, note taking).
5. Provide excellent customer support.
6. Perform other general duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Must be in junior or final year of bachelor’s degree in the field of hospitality, event management, or similar.
2. Experience: Undergraduate level coursework and experience preferred.
3. Skills: Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and organizational skills.
4. Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor.  Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements. Role based in Washington, DC / Arlington, VA area.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Intern applicants must submit the following by Friday, November 29 at 11:59 PM EST:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript, including GPA
• Personal Statement (optional, details below)

***Voluntary document***
Please include a personal statement as part of your application. A personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you. The statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests, influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our organization. Please click here for personal statement guidelines – Click here. Personal statements will not be used as an elimination criteria for this position. They will only be used to enhance a candidate’s application.

CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here: "EEO is the Law" Poster", "EEO Poster Supplement". The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.