We’re looking for a Conference & Events intern who seeks elevated experiences in financial services industry events and conferences. Our dedicated team develops strategic initiatives to help our advisors, and their field office support staff build relationships and continuously learn from one another as well as home office employees. We oversee all the details necessary to successfully host bespoke events with the highest level of hospitality and conferences that foster networking, experiences, and connection. As an intern for our team, you’ll contribute to plans for conferences and events, educational offerings, charitable giving initiatives, and a variety of community-based initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on registration logistics, event details, list coordination, mobile app content, signage and communications, and specialty functions in preparation for our 2026 National Conference
• Researching various aspects of 2027 invitational conferences to prepare and support planning team site visits
• Supporting organization and restructuring of documents/best practices utilized by the team
• Assisting with project management tasks as needed
• Contributing to ad-hoc projects as needed

Core Strengths and Skills

• Employment or enrollment in a hospitality-based field or degree focus; involved in school events and/or community initiatives
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, social media channels and standard research platforms/tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and support registration and survey platforms such as CVENT, Qualtrics, and Teams webinars
• Active listening skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Detail oriented and organized
• Patient with repetitive work
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Curious and eager to learn

Please note: You must be an active undergraduate student to be eligible for the program. Our internships are on-site positions in our Waltham, Massachusetts office. Currently, we don’t offer remote internships or opportunities outside Massachusetts and respectfully ask that you only apply for a Commonwealth internship if you can commit to working on-site in Waltham.

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity?  

Picture Yourself Here   

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love? 

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you.   

About Commonwealth   

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 3,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Founded in 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; and Blue Ash, Ohio. 

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure. 

The Fine Print   

We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.  

Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.