Event Operations Intern

JDC Event Operations Intern - Fall 2026 The Events and Donor Recognition Team at JDC has an exciting opportunity for students who are early-career, or career-pivot professionals interested in gaining hands-on experience with the planning and execution of events that advance our mission around the world. This Fall 2026 internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of nonprofit event management at a leading global humanitarian organization, while contributing to programs that engage donors, partners, and communities across JDC’s global network. The intern will work closely with the Events and Donor Recognition team and relevant program staff to support both virtual and in-person initiatives. This internship is unpaid. This role offers valuable exposure for those interested in nonprofit work, global affairs, communications, and/or events management. JDC is happy to work with students to structure the internship in a way that supports eligibility for academic credit or external university stipends and funding programs. What will you do as an Event Operations Intern? Event Planning & Execution Learn event operations by assisting with planning and coordinating virtual and in-person events such as briefings, symposiums, speaker’s bureau engagements, and community programs Support development of event timelines, run-of-show documents, talking points, and logistics plans and contribute to creating templates and streamlining of event planning Research and coordinate vendors, venues, potential collaborators, speakers, and materials Operations & Coordination Manage registration processes, RSVP tracking, and attendee communications Support internal coordination across departments and with external vendors Shadow event staff to provide live support during events (on-site or virtual), including troubleshooting and participant management Content & Communications Assist in preparing event materials such as invitations, agendas, briefings, and outreach content. Create