Job Specifications
Building a Brand Starts with a Story
FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.
Learn more at www.firstagency.com
What You Would Get To Do
FIRST is seeking a highly motivated Intern looking to gain experience in a corporate environment while working with a dynamic group of event professionals. The Roadshow Intern will represent FIRST as an in-person implant in our Embedded Team account and provide administrative assistance to a team of Project Managers on a day-to-day basis.
Job Location: New York, NY - Client is in the Financial Services sector
This role requires 25 hours per week, 3-4 days in person, per week
Your Contributions
Provide in person administrative support to a large team of Roadshow Coordinators
Book meeting rooms and arrange for AV resources, room setups, and refreshments to facilitate client meetings
Assist with expense logs and reports, keeping meticulous track of records, receipts, and invoices
Participate in planning and coordinating internal, external and group events, with heavy emphasis on sourcing venues for various event types
Update and distribute internal documents
Maintain and strengthen relationships with vendors
Keep electronic event files and reports organized and up to date
Participate in and provide on-site support at events as needed
Maintain the company’s standard operating procedures; while remaining distinctly “FIRST”, the role will be immersed in the financial services sector and adhere to the client’s internal protocols
Act as an ambassador for the FIRST brand, leading by example and displaying the company’s core values (Ambition, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork) This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. The employee may be asked to perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.
What We Are Looking For
Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at First.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree
Experience in an administrative function a plus, but not required
Prior event coordination experience a plus, but not required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Demonstrate excellent research and organization skills
Excellent project management skills, including attention to detail, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and ability to meet strict deadlines while managing expectations
Team player, able to take direction and run with it
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ambitious and proactive, ability to work autonomously and foresee challenges & requests
Strong adaptability to multiple situations and ever-changing demands
A calm, flexible, and tactful approach to handling pressure and stress
Build excellent relationships with team through positive communications
Outgoing, comfortable interacting with individuals of all levels and providing input and guidance as needed
United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20.00 for undergrad and $25.00 for graduate students
FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.
About the Company
FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. Operating as a full-service agency partner or through embedding specialist talent into client teams, FIRST brings brands and people together through creative, connected experiences. Spanning 12 countries with more than 800 team members, FIRST works with clients across industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, automotive, aerospace, healthc...
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