Special Events Intern

Job Description:

Overview

Turn5 is one of the largest and fastest growing e-commerce retailers in the Greater Philadelphia area.  Best known for our award-winning, e-commerce platforms, AmericanMuscle.com, ExtremeTerrain.com, and AmericanTrucks.com, we’ve been engaging muscle car, truck, and off-road enthusiasts with exceptional products, services, and experiences since 2004. With the acquisition of Eckler’s in 2022, a pioneer in classic car restoration & modification for over 60 years, Turn5’s catalog of brands has expanded to now offer aftermarket automotive products for vehicles as classic as the Model T.

Our purpose, however, extends beyond selling car parts. We have a commitment to creating meaningful customer experiences at every step of their journey. Whether it’s supplying a unique product that customizes the look and feel of their ride, providing thousands of educational videos for the DIYer or leveraging user generated content to inspire even the most experienced owner, we are obsessed with ensuring we reach as many like-minded gearheads across the globe.

The Special Events Coordinator Intern will support the coordination, planning and execution of Turn5’s annual Auto Show Week, a series of signature events that bring together employees, vendors and automotive enthusiasts. Auto Show Week includes three cornerstone events:

• Annual Meeting – A company-wide gathering where we celebrate milestones, set our vision for the future and bring together approximately 140 remote employees from across the country with our local team.
• Vendor Dinner – An evening dedicated to strengthening partnerships, with around 140 vendor guests in attendance.
• throtl Throwdown – Our new auto show event, launching this year as the successor to a 15-year tradition. This all-day event draws nearly 3,000 automotive enthusiasts featuring multiple activations.

Candidates must be available 25+ hours per week from January 12, 2026 – May 15, 2026.

This internship is going to be about:

• Attending strategy meetings and participate in agenda development preparations/minutes for meetings
• Communicating with Turn5’s vendors and manage their involvement in events such as donations and sponsorship
• Researching and securing vendors to fulfill needs for special events (tents, DJ, security, etc.)
• Providing creative support/research for different event needs
• Acting as liaison between internal departments: Marketing, Merchandising, Fulfillment, Customer Service, IT, Web Development and Finance
• Acting as a direct point of contact for hired vendors
• Writing and distributing operational instruction sheets for each event area
• Managing project checklists; responsible for task delegation, completion and follow-up when necessary
• Supporting with internal employee communication and travel
• Acting as lead for set up on days leading up to events
• Coordinating logistics and act as a lead day-of-event support
• Supporting post-event activities including inventory, budget actuals and expense reimbursements.

We can’t skip over some of the specific skills and experience we know are a “must” to be successful.  So, we need you to have:

• Completion of 1 prior related internship preferred
• Prior event planning experience preferred but not required
• Internship is open to all majors with relevance to event planning/marketing
• Reliable form of transportation to office in Paoli, PA and Auto Show event location
• Required weekend days
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Sunday, May 3, 2026 (if Rain Date is used)
• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must have ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook