Events Intern - Spring 2027 - Dallas Regional Office

This is a full-time, on-site internship starting approximately January 7, 2027 and ending approximately May 21, 2027.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning late September 2026. Initial interviews are expected to begin in early to mid-October 2026, and we anticipate completing the majority of hiring decisions by late November 2026 for Spring 2027 internships. Please note that recruiting timelines may vary based on business needs, application volume, interviewer availability, and scheduling considerations.

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis - and we're looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation's most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people's lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Events Intern supports the Communications Department in the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of internal and external events. This position assists with event logistics, communications, materials, vendor coordination, attendee management, and on-site execution while maintaining positive relationships with Dominium employees, event participants, vendors, and other external partners.

The Events Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of events and initiatives while adhering to Dominium's policies and procedures and representing the company in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supports the planning, coordination, and hosting of Dominium's groundbreaking and grand opening events.
2. Assists with the tactical planning and execution of corporate events, including the Development Conference, annual partner dinner, employee events, meetings, celebrations, and other company-sponsored activities.
3. Collaborates with internal departments, including Development, Marketing, Property Management, Corporate Services, and Human Resources, to coordinate event requirements and help ensure all aspects of each event are seamlessly executed.
4. Coordinates with external vendors, including venues, caterers, party rental companies, audiovisual providers, transportation providers, and promotional product vendors, to support event planning and execution.
5. Supports event logistics, including venue research, invitations, registration, attendee communications, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, lodging, signage, event materials, promotional items, and other arrangements.
6. Maintains event timelines, checklists, registration lists, calendars, budgets, and planning documents to help ensure deadlines and event requirements are met.
7. Assists with preparing, organizing, packing, transporting, setting up, and distributing event materials, signage, supplies, and promotional items.
8. Provides on-site support before, during, and after events, including setup and breakdown, attendee registration, vendor coordination, troubleshooting, and other logistical needs.
9. Assists with developing and distributing event-related communications, including invitations, reminders, agendas, presentations, signage, and post-event follow-up materials.
10. Tracks event expenses, invoices, attendance, feedback, and other event information under the direction of Communications Department staff.
11. Assists with collecting event feedback, organizing photographs and materials, and preparing post-event summaries and reports.
12. Researches venues, vendors, event trends, promotional items, and other resources to support event planning and enhance the attendee experience.
13. Assists with Communications Department projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.
14. Effectively communicates and collaborates with employees across departments and at all levels of the organization.
15. Maintains timely and regular attendance.
16. Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.)

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field; or have earned a bachelor's degree in a related field within the previous 12 months.
• Previous event planning, hospitality, customer service, administrative, communications, or campus organization experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, event registration platforms, or project management tools preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Great attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to effectively communicate and build professional relationships with employees, attendees, vendors, and external partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to accept delegated assignments and work with moderate independence.
• Ability to anticipate needs, adapt to changing priorities, and assist with resolving event-related issues.
• Ability to remain professional, composed, and service-oriented in a fast-paced event environment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel as needed to support company events.

About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium's values - EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution - guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families - often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.