Are you looking to gain real world experience in a thriving, global financial services firm with an award-winning culture? Consider an internship and start building your career at Baird.

About our intern program:
Our competitive intern program offers interns exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience. Interns are treated as valuable team members while learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative, fun and dynamic environment. Baird's summer intern program is a robust experience that includes an Intern Welcome Event, professional development and networking with leaders and associates. Our interns have the opportunity to use a Baird Gives Back Day, a paid day to volunteer in the community. Our mentor program gives interns an opportunity to network throughout Baird and learn about all the areas of the firm. To learn more, check out this video .

About our Conference Services & Corporate Events Teams:

Our Conference Services and Corporate Events Teams are responsible for planning and executing internal and external meetings, conferences and events of all sizes. They use strong organizational skills and ingenuity to help share important information, cheer our many wins, and welcome visitors, all while delivering a consistent, brand-certified experience. We have one internship opening on the Conference Services Team and one internship opening on the Corporate Events Team.

Internship Location, Availability and Hours:

Located in our downtown Milwaukee office, the interns must be able to work part-time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week, and full-time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week. We are seeking local students who can start in May 2025.

As a Conference Services Intern or Corporate Events Intern, you will:

• Assist with all aspects of planning and registration for conferences, events and meetings of all sizes and in person, virtual or hybrid

• Work on various team projects including drafting and editing communications, creating registration sites, venue sourcing and other projects as necessary

• Manage, prepare and pack event supplies and items, such as preparing nametags and other printed materials

• Handle monthly credit card statements, check deposit process and expenses

• Potential opportunities to attend conferences, events or meetings to assist with set up, onsite logistics and staffing

• Gain insight into all the internal and external businesses the team works with

• Perform daily department duties

What we look for:

• Pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business or related degree. Targeting May 2026 or later graduation dates

• Strong writing, communication and customer services skills

• Exceptional organizational/time management skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time and meet all deadlines

• A highly motivated, creative, strategic and analytical thinker who takes initiative to learn and contribute to the team

• Maintain a professional demeanor with the ability to converse professionally with senior leadership

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Previous event planning experience strongly preferred

• Prior experience in an office setting preferred

• Prior experience with content creation and editing tools, like Canva, is a plus

What makes this opportunity great:

• Gain valuable hands-on exposure and experience in conference services and event planning in a corporate setting

• Collaborate with business units and departments within the firm and internal and external clients

• Team of associates passionate about achieving strong results for clients and while also giving to the communities where we live and work

• Opportunity to grow and be your best at work, at home and in the community

Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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