Responsibilities & Qualifications
The Events & Employee Engagement Intern will support the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate events and employee engagement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in event logistics, workplace culture programs, internal communications, and employee experience initiatives.
The intern will work closely with the Events and Corporate Services team and Human Resources to help create engaging experiences that strengthen company culture, enhance employee satisfaction, and support organizational initiatives.
Responsibilities
Event Planning & Coordination
- Assist with the planning and execution of internal and external company events, including team celebrations, leadership meetings, employee appreciation activities, tradeshows and corporate gatherings
- Support event logistics including vendor coordination, registration management, materials preparation, and onsite event support
- Help coordinate event communications, invitations, and RSVP tracking
- Assist with event setup, breakdown, and post-event follow-up
- Track event inventory such as swag, supplies, and promotional materials
Employee Engagement Initiatives
- Support the planning and implementation of employee engagement programs and workplace activities including the employee newsletter
- Assist with initiatives such as employee recognition programs, team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and other events
- Help gather feedback through surveys and engagement tools to measure participation and satisfaction
- Contribute ideas to improve workplace culture and employee experience
Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain event calendars and planning timelines
- Assist with preparing event documents, schedules, and briefing materials
- Help coordinate internal communications related to events and engagement activities
- Track budgets, invoices, and vendor details f or events
What You Will Gain
- Practical experience in corporate event planning and employee engagement programs
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with HR, leadership teams, and corporate services
- Opportunities to contribute creative ideas and help shape company culture initiatives
- Professional mentorship and development within a corporate environment
Required Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, CANVA, other graphics experience a plus
- Legal right to work in the United States
Preferred Skills
- Interest in corporate event planning or employee experience programs
- Creative thinking and enthusiasm for workplace culture initiatives
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Positive attitude and willingness to assist with hands-on event logistics
Overview
Are you a current college student seeking a summer internship? Have you thought about a career in government contracting? Looking to support a fast growing company who values initiative and innovation?
If so, join TekSynap during the summer of 2026. We are seeking interns in a variety of departments and with diverse backgrounds to support operations during the summer of 2026.
**We are not taking Human Resources or Benefit interns for summer 2026**
We are looking for an intern who is able to start as soon as possible.
Please combine your resume and cover letter in one document for upload to the platform and job posting.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Reston, VA
- Type of environment: Office
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
Legal right to work in the United States
Other Information
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
