Event Sales Intern

The Event Sales Intern will support the Sales Team during a significant and high-volume summer season as the Dallas - Fort Worth area hosts the global excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup events. With multiple planned venue buyouts and increased corporate activity in the region, this internship offers hands-on experience in event sales, business development, and strategic client research within a fast-paced museum and hospitality environment. The intern will assist with outbound business development efforts while completing a strategic capstone project focused on identifying and engaging new corporate clients visiting the DFW area during this historic time. This role provides valuable exposure to large-scale event sales, client relationship strategy, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

Support the Private Event Sales Team with outbound prospecting and research related to new business opportunities during the World Cup event period; Assist with organizing and tracking prospective client information and outreach strategies; Conduct company research to identify organizations traveling to or advertising within the DFW area during the World Cup timeframe; Identify potential corporate clients whose mission or brand aligns with the museum’s themes such as veterans, military service, leadership, history, or architecture; Compile prospect lists including up to three key contacts per organization and provide rationale for why each contact is appropriate for outreach; Research potential clients’ past events (corporate events, client appreciation gatherings, holiday parties, galas, fundraisers, etc.) to identify opportunities for future partnerships; Support the sales team with administrative tasks and event preparation related to venue buyouts and client experiences; Work alongside and shadow members of the sales team to gain exposure to event sales strategy, client engagement, and venue operations; Complete a strategic capstone project focused on identifying and engaging new corporate clients visiting the DFW area during the World Cup

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Hospitality, Event Management, Sports Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field; Strong research and analytical skills; Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team; Ability to work nights, weekends, or holidays as required to support Private Events; Interest in event sales, hospitality, sports events, or venue management

Benefits

Regular check-ins with the Director of Event Sales; Progress meetings to review the capstone project and internship goals; Mentorship and support from members of the sales team; Opportunity to shadow a professional sales team during a record-breaking events year; Exposure to event venue sales, corporate client engagement, and hospitality operations; Opportunity to observe coordination of large-scale events and venue buyouts; Work alongside multiple teams including Sales, Museum Operations, and the Medal of Honor program; Experience the operational environment surrounding a major global sporting event hosted in Arlington