All Things Urban

Founded in 2010, NewCities is an international, independent nonprofit committed to shaping a better urban future.

The NewCities Foundation and CoMotion are looking for an Intern to join the team! The Intern will be overseen by and will work closely with the CoMotion Program Coordinator. The Events Intern will have the responsibility to help implement CoMotions’ world-class events. Specifically, the Events Intern will support the coordination of CoMotion MIAMI on June 16-17, 2021. Interning with NewCities and CoMotion is a great opportunity for hardworking, motivated individuals looking for hands-on experience in a fast-growing organization.

• Assist in coordinating the organization of the event, including online registration process, organizing speaker and promotional materials, and regularly updating virtual event platform
• Contribute in programming content for conferences, including theme ideas, panel blurbs, workshop ideas, and speaker research
• Work closely with the Program Coordinator to liaise with event speakers and workshop hosts, answering all questions and providing all relevant information
• Manage contact lists and record keeping in Google DriveSupport in coordination of all post-event duties including thank you notes, post-event surveys and communication materials (reports, videos, etc.)

• Currently enrolled in a degree in a relevant field (ex: Urban Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, History, Communications, Events Management or Planning)
• Experience in project coordinating or organizing convenings such as conferences, events, webinars, etc.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, especially with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
• Fluent in EnglishOutstanding communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Dynamic, proactive, creative
• Ability to work in a team as well as independentlyWillingness to work flexible hours around event days

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working in an international setting
• Experience working with high-level stakeholders
• Fluency in other languages

Position: Events Intern (Part-time through April; Full-time in May and June); Must be a student to apply
Location: Remote, but ideally based in Montreal, Quebec
Application Deadline: March 1 at 5PM ET
Dates: As soon as possible to end of June, with possibility to extend

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.