Strategic Events Intern (Fall 2026)

Available Locations: Austin, Texas or San Francisco, California, US

About the role

Cloudflare is seeking an intern to support the Strategic Events team. This role will help plan, coordinate, and execute high-visibility strategic events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, calm under pressure, and eager to step into the world of corporate event production including third party tradeshows, customer events, and special projects. They should have strong communication skills and an ability to work across multiple functions. The Strategic Events team creates high-impact experiences that help Cloudflare engage customers, prospects, partners, and internal stakeholders. The team delivers events that build relationships, support pipeline, and reinforce Cloudflare's leadership in the market.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Event Planning: Provide operational and logistical support for Connect, Connect on Tour, SKO, and industry events.
• Track Timelines & Deliverables: Help maintain event project plans, workback schedules, and team task trackers under the guidance of Event Managers.
• Support Cross-Functional Communication: Help draft status updates and gather information across marketing, creative, operations, and external vendor partners.
• Vendor & Venue Logistics: Assist with vendor coordination, including inventory tracking, shipping/receiving event collateral, and organizing vendor contacts.
• Attendee & Registration Management: Assist with registration platform setup, attendee check-in lists, housing, badging, and customer inquiry response.
• Documentation & Recaps: Help compile event briefs, draft slide decks, and gather post-event survey data and metrics for recaps.
• Potential for on-Site Execution: Depending on timing, provide hands-on assistance during event setup, run-of-show execution, and post-event teardown/debriefs.
• Brand Alignment: Help ensure all event materials, signage, and digital assets align with Cloudflare’s brand guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or a related field.
• Available for a full-time 12-week internship, working from our Austin or San Francisco office 3-5 days a week during the fall (Sept-Dec).
• Previous internship, student organization leadership, or campus event planning experience is a plus.
• High level of organization, keen attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple small tasks simultaneously.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with cross-functional team members.
• Familiarity with basic office productivity tools (Google Workspace/Microsoft Office); exposure to project management software (e.g., Asana, Jira) or event platforms is a bonus.
• Strong desire to learn, quick problem-solving mindset, and willingness to dive into tactical event tasks in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Proactive attitude with a readiness to collaborate and support team members wherever needed.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Curiosity about B2B technology, enterprise marketing, or corporate event strategy.
• Prior exposure to event registration tools, surveys, or database management.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, campus events, or small-scale meetups.

Compensation

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• For Bay Area based hires: Estimated hourly rate of $27/hr.