RFG Advisory is seeking an intern for Fall 2026, with the potential to extend through the Spring. The Events Intern will provide focused support for RFG Advisory's advisor-facing and corporate events program, including our signature annual retreats and advisor-hosted events. Working directly with the Executive Operations and marketing teams, this intern will gain hands-on experience across the full event lifecycle - from early-stage concept, strategy, planning and budget management through logistics coordination and asset creation.
Location: This role can be in our Birmingham office or remote.
Schedule: 10-20 hours weekly, will be determined based off of the candidate and manager's schedules
Reports to: Senior Event Coordinator
What You'll Do:
RFG Corporate Events
Assist with budget tracking, expense coding, and vendor management
Coordinate logistics such as room blocks, travel manifests, food and beverage manifest, and A/V setup
Maintain attendee lists, registration tracking, and pre-event communication timelines
Advisor Hosted Events
Lead venue research, and proposal comparison to support event site selection
Assist with budget development, expense tracking, and reconciliation across advisor-hosted events
Support contract review by flagging key terms, deadlines, attrition clauses, and open items for team review
Create event assets including save-the-dates, agendas, signage, branded materials, and digital communications
Coordinate logistics and communications in the lead-up to each event with vendors and advisors
General Operations
Maintain organized event files and shared documentation in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook)
Attend planning meetings, capture notes, and track action items
Leverage AI tools to streamline asset creation, communication drafts, research, and project documentation
Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every project
Requirements
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Event Management, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field (Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, etc.)
Proficiency with AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) and genuine comfort integrating them into everyday workflows
Strong organizational skills with sharp attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines
Collaborative, professional, and positive team presence
Preferred
Prior event coordination experience through coursework, internships, or volunteer work
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel)
Experience with Canva or other design tools for producing event materials
Interest in the financial services or wealth management industry
Core Competencies
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Company
RFG Advisory is a platform for growth-minded Independent Advisors who want to scale without compromise. We're building the RIA of the Future-powered by innovation, collaboration, and execution.
We take care of each other first. We show up with servant hearts and growth mindsets. We lead boldly, iterate to excellence, and commit to getting 1% better every day.
If you're energized by precision, structure, and being the person who makes it all happen-we'd love to meet you.
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Benefits and Compensation
Pay: $15/hour
What You Will Gain
Hands-on experience supporting a high-profile advisor events program from planning through execution
Exposure to contract review, budget management, and venue sourcing in a real-world professional setting
Mentorship from an experienced executive operations and hospitality team
A strong portfolio entry featuring full-lifecycle event work at a growing financial services firm
The opportunity to extend your internship into Spring 2027 based on performance and team fit