Events Intern at IFRS Foundation

Job purpose 

We are seeking a talented events intern to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our key events, including the World Standard Setters Conference and the IFRS Sustainability Symposium 2025, as well as assisting with IASB speaker requests. 

This internship offers an invaluable entry into in event management and communications in a professional services environment. You'll work closely with and learn from two experienced event managers, contributing to all stages of event planning and execution. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Event planning & execution support: Assist events team with day-to-day operations and various aspects of event planning. 
• Registration management: Support event registration tracking, updates, and assist with managing enquiries from attendees. 
• IASB speaker coordination: Assist with speaker outreach to collect bios, materials, and other necessary information. 
• Communication & enquiry handling: Answer enquiries about our events from attendees and vendors. 
• Logistical support: Help coordinate event logistics and process invoices. 
• On-site event support: Provide crucial on-site support during events, including set-up, registration, and general assistance. 
• Administrative tasks: Assist with diary management, scheduling, and other administrative duties as assigned. 
• Creative input & evaluation: Contribute to client communications, offer creative input for event enhancements, and assist with post-event evaluations. 

What you'll gain: 

• Practical experience: Apply your skills in a professional services environment. 
• Professional development: Gain hands-on experience in event planning, client communications, marketing, and analytics. 
• Mentorship: Work under the direct supervision of two experienced event managers, gaining valuable insights and guidance. 
• Networking opportunities: Interact with a wide range of professionals, including speakers, vendors, and conference attendees. 
• Contribution to a cause: Play a part in the success of impactful events for a respected, global not-for-profit organisation. 
• Experience of enterprise-class technology systems: Gain experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Microsoft Office/AI-Copilot tool 

Key skills and personal attributes: 

• Proactive and detail-oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and take initiative. 
• Excellent organisational skills: You're highly organised and able to deliver tasks unsupervised, efficiently, on time and to a high standard. 
• Strong communication skills: You communicate clearly and effectively. 
• Eager to learn: You have a strong willingness to learn new skills and processes. 
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment: You're comfortable working quickly and adapting to changing priorities. 
• Can-do attitude: While prior event experience is a plus, your enthusiasm and willingness to tackle challenges are most important.