Experiential Events Intern - Spring 2026

February 2026 - May 2026

Traditional schedule will be Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, with the exception of some evenings, weekends, and holidays required for onsite and offsite events.

PURPOSE:

The Experiential Events Intern will support the Experiential Events team in planning and executing a variety of events and activations at Mall of America, including large-scale experiential and community-focused experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event planning and a strong desire to learn. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in the events industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist the Experiential Events team with the planning and execution of large-scale events, including celebrity appearances, sponsorship activations, performances, and other events as assigned.
• Assist with coordination, planning, and execution of Toddler Tuesdays LIVE program, including booking entertainment, event logistics, and execution.
• Assist in planning phases of Mall of America + Nickelodeon Universe seasonal + annual events (Love Chute, Fog Chute, Booniverse, Black Friday, Swing Dance Nights, Wrestling, Festival of Trees, etc.).
• Assist in managing non-profit partnership events, activations, and programs through corporate social responsibility efforts.
• Research potential event partners and sponsors for annual spectacular events.
• Provide creative ideas to make Mall of America events unique and attractive to draw new customers.
• Assist with organization of Experiential Events videos, photo archives, event equipment, and supplies.
• Fulfill requests for event information and event proposals received via email and voice mail.
• Opportunity to take ownership of and independently execute select events.
• Support various Marketing initiatives guided through other departments with everyday tasks.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as pulling pallets, walking extensively, moving boxes, etc.
• Performing other duties as assigned

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing degree in Marketing, Advertising, Hospitality, Public Relations, Communication or Nonprofit Management.
• Experience + passion for event planning + philanthropic efforts. Experience can include internships and extracurricular activities/events.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be available early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Consistent and reliable transportation required to attend various off-site events.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand - Frequently
• Walk - Frequently
• Sit - Occasionally
• Reach at or below shoulder level - Frequently
• Reach at or above shoulder level - Occasionally
• Stoop and squat - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry (boxes, event equipment) up to 50lbs - Occasionally
• Push/Pull (wheeled carts) - Occasionally
• Kneel and bend - Occasionally