CES Innovations Intern

(Full-time/Long-term Internship) 

Hours Per Week: ~35 hours/week. (9am-5pm. Flexible on working hours/shifts to accommodate classes for current students.)

Approximate Duration: May 2025 - Early/Mid 2026. (Our internships can last up to 11 months from the start date.) 

Hybrid work schedule: Work 2 days in the office (Tuesday and Wednesday) and 3 days remotely. 

Basic Function of the Position:

This is your opportunity to be part of the most powerful tech event in the world! We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to help drive CES Special Programs’ success.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program & project management, events, customer support, process improvement and partner relations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping people, excellent organization and communication skills, and be able to work both independently as well as in a team environment.

In this role, the CES Innovations Intern will collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues on various internal and external projects, programs, and events across CES, with a focus on supporting the core functions of the CES Innovation Awards program. You will help facilitate efficient and high-quality program experiences for CES Innovation Awards participants while also maintaining the program’s integrity and success. Duties include, but not limited to, application management, content updates, customer support, event operations & logistics, and reporting. 

Bring your fresh perspective, enthusiasm, and hunger to learn and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the intake and maintenance of program content across systems to ensure accuracy
• Effectively communicate with customers and educate them on program requirements throughout the program’s life cycle
• Assist in the quality control of program applications to ensure compliance with program guidelines
• Assist in the creation and delivery of program collateral including copy writing
• Work with external vendors on trophy production, product inventory, and shipping, ensuring proper distribution of all physical materials
• Provide onsite logistical support for the Innovation Awards Showcase at CES.
• Provide data reporting for CES Special Programs
• Follow project plans and identify opportunities to improve processes
• Track project deliverables and work with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met
• Support CES Team with other projects
• Perform other duties as required by business needs

Work Experience:

• Prior experience with customer support, project and/or program management, events and/or conference planning preferred
• Previous experience in Microsoft suite, including Outlook preferred
• Previous experience with application & review software preferred, but not required

Education and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in the field of Project Management, Customer Support, Hospitality, Event Management or Marketing preferred
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-centric, proactive, empathetic mindset, particularly in communicating with international customers
• Brings strong and proactive attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Additional Information:

• PAID Internship.
• May require travel to CES 2026 in Las Vegas (early January).