The Consumer Electronics Association has an exciting opportunity for an Intern in CES Operations. This position is a hands-on learning experience, providing support to the CES Operations department as they manage pre-show and on-site logistics planning for the 2009 International CES.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support the CES Operations team and assist with projects including, but not limited to:

• Manage exhibitor calls and questions pertaining to the CES Exhibitor Manual and other pre-show planning tools
• Maintain exhibitor and vendor correspondence
• Assist in submitting CES work orders and sign requirements
• Manage approval process and database for exhibitor appointed contractors program before and during CES
• Assist Operations team in preparing contracts, invoices and check requests
• Prepare office requirements and staff shipment to Las Vegas
• Plan catering requirements
• Other related projects and duties as assigned

2. Possible travel to Las Vegas in January to assist team with:

• Provide exhibitor support
• Execute staff work orders
• Monitor shuttle buses and transportation plans
• Coordinate return staff shipment to Arlington
• Other related projects and duties as assigned

Work Experience:
• Customer service and/or event management experience is preferred, but not required
• Must be comfortable with working in a team-oriented environment, and talking on the phone with challenging customers
• Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task
• Some prior office experience is preferred

Education/Training:
Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program, or a recent graduate, preferably in the field of event management or marketing

Additional Information: 
• Candidate must have strong communication skills and an outgoing personality
• Duration of this internship is from June 2008 through January 2009
• This position requires a minimum 20-25 hour work week and has a pay rate of $14/hr.


The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,200 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer Channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $161 billion in annual sales. CEA also produces and manages the International CES – the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow held in Las Vegas each January. 

CEA was voted as one of the top 50 companies to work for by the Washingtonian Magazine. CEA offers unique and excellent benefits including leading edge PPO health insurance, six percent match on 401k, pension plan, 10 percent incentive bonuses, 35 hour work week, onsite bootcamp, yoga, weight training, excellent training programs, and much more.  Learn more about our unique employee culture.

To apply for this position please email cover letter and resume to ceajobs@CE.org.