Join the Michelle Leo Events Internship Program: Your Gateway to a Career in Event Planning
At Michelle Leo Events (MLE), we know that event planning is about more than what you can learn in a classroom. Success in this industry comes from hands-on experience, strong professional relationships, and the ability to adapt to dynamic situations. That’s why we created the MLE Internship Program: to provide aspiring event planners with real-world exposure that simply can’t be replicated in a traditional academic setting.
Why We Started the Michelle Leo Events Internship Program
The MLE Internship Program was designed to give students and aspiring planners opportunities to:
Experience the Industry Firsthand: Be immersed in live events, gaining insight into vendor coordination, event-day problem-solving, and flawless execution.
Build Relationships: Networking is vital in event planning. Interns collaborate with top local vendors, clients, and our seasoned team to lay the foundation for their future careers.
See It All Come Together: Interns experience the full lifecycle of events, from setup and design to striking at the end of the night.
We believe that by exposing our interns to environments and relationships they can’t build in a classroom, we’re helping them take the first step toward becoming exceptional event planners.
“I knew when choosing an internship that Michelle Leo Events would provide me with an amazing opportunity to gain the experience and skills that I need to thrive in my career path. Interning was a fun learning experience for me. The senior planners led us throughout the event days giving us hands-on training that taught me a lot about the industry. I loved the team environment and being able to work together with other interns to ensure the success of the event. My time as an intern at Michelle Leo was one that I’ll always remember and I am grateful for all the experience I gained! And I am thrilled to be a senior planner now with MLE! I wouldn’t have had this opportunity without the internship program!”
-Hannah Sobel, 2022 Intern from UVU, Current MLE Senior Planner
What You’ll Gain From the Program
This is a hands-on learning opportunity like no other. Interns commit to part-time hours (primarily on weekends) and benefit by:
Shadowing MLE Event Planners: Learn directly from one of Utah’s most celebrated planning teams.
Collaborating with Top Local Vendors: Build and strengthen your professional network by working alongside industry leaders.
Developing Real-World Problem-Solving Skills in Real-Time During Events: Develop critical thinking skills under pressure and gain confidence handling challenges during live events.
Witnessing the Full Event Process from Setup to Strike: Understand the comprehensive workflow of event execution.
“Being an intern at MLE was truly an unforgettable experience¡ When I started the internship program, I had very little hands on experience, but I concluded my internship having gained such valuable experience! My confidence grew as well! So much so that I felt ready to return to MLE an officially join their team as production coordinator!
Every MLE planner made me feel welcomed and each invested in teaching me the skills necessary to be successful on event day. It is so rewarding to see the vision of MLE clients come to life and it is a very touching experience to be part of such an important celebration in someone’s life.”
-Abby Buddell, 2022 Intern from UVU, Current MLE Production Coordinator
Commitment & Requirements
To make the most of this opportunity, interns are required to:
Work a Minimum of Two Events per Month: Stay actively involved throughout the internship.
Complete at Least Six Events within MLE’s Event Season: Gain diverse experience across multiple events.
Commit to a Four- to Six-Month Internship Term: Dedicate time to fully immerse yourself in the learning process.
Most events occur on Saturdays. Please note that internships are unpaid; however, college credit may be earned with proper documentation from your university.
“Working for Michelle Leo Events has been an amazing experience! Michelle and her team truly create and orchestrates the most beautiful and timeless weddings I’ve ever seen or been a part of. Getting to be part of each couple’s special day is amazing, especially when you get to see months and even years of work and planning pay off. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning from MLE and have had opportunities to gain a hands-on experience in a field that I’m so passionate about. I’ve been exposed to key players in the industry and have personally developed skills that I can use to further advance in my career. MLE offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity that I’m so grateful to experience and be part of!”
- Hannah Wollenzein, 2022 Intern, 2023 Production Coordinator
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about event planning and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our Internship Program page to complete the application form and send your resume to Isabel at isabel @ michelleleoevents.com.
About Michelle Leo Events:
Michelle Leo Events is a full-service event and wedding planning and design company. Named one of the Best Planners in the U.S. by Vogue, BRIDES, and Martha Stewart Weddings and an 18-time winner of Utah Best of State, MLE is known for crafting extraordinary celebrations in Park City, Salt Lake City, and beyond.
Embark on Your Journey with MLE
If you’re ready to step out of the classroom and into the exciting, hands-on world of event planning, the Michelle Leo Events Internship Program is the perfect place to start. We’re passionate about helping the next generation of event planners thrive—and we can’t wait to work with you!
For more information and to apply, visit our Internship Program page.
