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• About Us
• Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection
• real human connection
• onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust
• and we do it all over the world.
• Summary
• TFC Summer Internship Experience
• May 24th to July 30th, 2027
• Are you a student passionate about
• bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and seeing how events come to life?
• Join Sparks for a 10-week summer internship experience designed to give students hands-on exposure to the live events industry. Interns contribute to real work, learn alongside industry professionals, build their network, and participate in development opportunities throughout the summer. As an
• Events & Experiences Intern
• , you'll work alongside teams responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing live events and brand experiences. You'll gain exposure to the creative, logistical, and operational processes that bring client experiences from concept to reality. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of: + Philadelphia, PA
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• + Bring events to life by supporting event planning, venue research, logistics, and production coordination.

+ Support client experiences by preparing presentations, event materials, meeting kits, and project deliverables.

+ Coordinate resources and timelines by tracking schedules, vendors, contractors, and production requirements.

+ Explore event operations by supporting project documentation, vendor invoices, budgets, and administrative processes.

+ Collaborate across teams, working with event managers, producers, creative teams, and industry partners to deliver memorable experiences.

• Education & Experience
• We're looking for students who enjoy connecting with people, solving problems, and working behind the scenes to create unforgettable experiences.

Ideal candidates are:

+ Completing their college degree or program

• between December 2026 and May 2027.
• + Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related fields.

+ Passionate about event planning, live experiences, client relationships, and project coordination.

+ Strong communicators with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

+ Comfortable managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment.

+ Familiar with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital collaboration tools, with a willingness to learn new technologies.

• What We Offer
• As part of the TFC Summer Internship Experience, interns receive: + Hands-on experience supporting real business and event operations + Exposure to multiple areas of the live events industry + Professional development and learning experiences + Opportunities to network with Freeman leaders and industry professionals + Connection with a broader summer intern community +

Pay Rate:

$20 per hour

• Diversity Commitment
• At Sparks, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation \#LI-onsite \#TFCSparks