Role Description RFG Advisory is seeking an intern for Fall 2026, with the potential to extend through the Spring. The Events Intern will provide focused support for RFG Advisory's advisor-facing and corporate events program, including our signature annual retreats and advisor-hosted events. Working directly with the Executive Operations and marketing teams, this intern will gain hands-on experience across the full event lifecycle: - Early-stage concept - Strategy - Planning and budget management - Logistics coordination - Asset creation Location: This role can be in our Birmingham office or remote. Schedule: 10-20 hours weekly, will be determined based off of the candidate and manager's schedules. Reports to: Senior Event Coordinator What You'll Do - RFG Corporate Events - Assist with budget tracking, expense coding, and vendor management - Coordinate logistics such as room blocks, travel manifests, food and beverage manifest, and A/V setup - Maintain attendee lists, registration tracking, and pre-event communication timelines - Advisor Hosted Events - Lead venue research, and proposal comparison to support event site selection - Assist with budget development, expense tracking, and reconciliation across advisor-hosted events - Support contract review by flagging key terms, deadlines, attrition clauses, and open items for team review - Create event assets including save-the-dates, agendas, signage, branded materials, and digital communications - Coordinate logistics and communications in the lead-up to each event with vendors and advisors - General Operations - Maintain organized event files and shared documentation in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook) - Attend planning meetings, capture notes, and track action items - Leverage AI tools to streamline asset creation, communication drafts, research, and project documentation - Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every project Qualifications - Currently pursuing a degree in Event Management, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field (Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, etc.) - Proficiency with AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) and genuine comfort integrating them into everyday workflows - Strong organizational skills with sharp attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines - Collaborative, professional, and positive team presence Requirements - Prior event coordination experience through coursework, internships, or volunteer work (preferred) - Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel) (preferred) - Experience with Canva or other design tools for producing event materials (preferred) - Interest in the financial services or wealth management industry (preferred) Benefits - Pay: $15/hour - Hands-on experience supporting a high-profile advisor events program from planning through execution - Exposure to contract review, budget management, and venue sourcing in a real-world professional setting - Mentorship from an experienced executive operations and hospitality team - A strong portfolio entry featuring full-lifecycle event work at a growing financial services firm - The opportunity to extend your internship into Spring 2027 based on performance and team fit