The Opportunity:
Our internship program is a full-time 10-week long program running from June 4 through August 14, 2026. Applicants should be based in the Chicago area for the duration of the program to participate in our hybrid work environment at our Chicago headquarters. Applicants should also currently be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
At Strata, you’ll work alongside a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and growth. You’ll leave the internship with tangible experience, professional connections, and a deeper understanding of how marketing events support business strategy in financial technology.
How you’ll make an impact:
As a Marketing Event Intern, you’ll gain exposure to how a high-growth SaaS company plans and executes events that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and pipeline growth. You’ll work closely with our Marketing team and cross-functional partners, with the opportunity to build real-world skills that translate into a future career in marketing, events, or communications at Strata.
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing events, including our Summit customer conferences, 3rd party trade shows, and peer networking events
- Assist with event logistics, ordering services, attendee list management
- Help develop concepts to attract attendees to trade show booths (including research of new and exciting giveaways)
- Help create event-related materials, such as presentations and post-event recap content
- Track and analyze event performance metrics (attendance, engagement, feedback) and summarize insights for the Marketing team
- Organize and inventory Marketing closet on a weekly basis
- Contribute to process improvements for event planning and execution to increase efficiency and consistency
- Present project results, learnings, and recommendations at the end of the internship
- During-event activations to draw trade show booth visitors in
- Promotional tactics pre-event and during the event
- How to better compete for mindshare at events where competitors are present
- Data storytelling for ROI of events
What we’re looking for:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality or a related field with an interest in events, experiential marketing, or brand engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Interest in event planning, marketing strategy, and brand engagement
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel (experience with sales, marketing, or event tools like Salesforce, Wrike, Canva, etc. is a plus)
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable to new challenges
Estimated Salary Range: $25/Hr
Find out more about Strata benefits here.
How we work:
The preferred location for this role is in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO. We value our people spending time together and have campuses hosting in-person events located in both cities. We are truly a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to work from home.
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to [email protected].
Here @ Strata…
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.
We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Our Core Values:
While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.
- We connect with positive intent.
- We are helpful.
- We own it.
- We get better every day.
- We are humble.
Top Skills
Strata Decision Technology Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
We have two campuses: our HQ, located in the heart of Downtown Chicago and another just outside of St. Louis, MO.
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