Research Campus Event/Activities Coordinator Fall 2025 Co-Op

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

Sitting on over 1,500 acres in Western Rhode Island, The FM Research Campus is one of the world’s most innovative research and testing centers in the world.

Join the Administrative Team in support of our events and activities held here at the Research Campus.  The campus allows visitors to experience firsthand the story of FM through our Brand Experience tour program.  While working under the supervision of the Administrative Manager, this internship offers the student an opportunity to assist with all the on-site functions of events, meetings, and other programs here by performing the following duties:

• Pre-event logistics planning such as catering, A/V, meeting space & set-up.
• Provide on-site support during events.
• Post-event logistics include room tear down, laundry, and PPE disinfection.
• Communication liaison between various teams before and during events.
• Adhering to safety protocols and ensuring guests are as well.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

For planning purposes, the expected time frame for this co-op would August-December 2025  

Current enrollment in a college or university and working towards a degree in Event Management, Hospitality or related field.

Junior or Senior level status in college.

Ability to work full time during summer internship; Hours: Monday Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

Schedule flexibility needed due to event start and end times.

       Strong presentation and communication skills.

Good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

Efficient time management skills; naturally inquisitive and able to undertake and deliver projects.

Familiarity with MS Office products.

Ability to handle confidential information.

Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

The student must be able to provide his/her own transportation to and from the campus located at 743 Reynolds Road West Glocester, RI 02814.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. 

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