Event Management Internships: Intern abroad in Bali, Indonesia
If you have a flair for organization and a keen eye for detail, then an Event Management internship in Bali can provide you with unique experiences to put your talent into action. With placements in a range of businesses, beach clubs or event management companies, interns develop and implement effective strategies for events and business initiatives.
What to expect from your Event Management internship:
- Gain experience planning events for genuine clients in a range of settings
- Help to deliver events that run on time and satisfy client goals
- Experience the unique lifestyle and culture of Bali, one of the world’s most popular tourist islands
Your internship abroad host organization:
- Large hotel chains
- Conference venues and wedding planners
- Event management companies
Internship details
If you have a flair for organization and a keen eye for detail, then an Event Management internship in Bali can provide you with unique experience to put your talent into action. With placements in a range of businesses, beach clubs or event management companies, interns develop and implement effective strategies for events and business initiatives. Come prepared to be adaptable, creative and business-minded!
This is an in-country internship, with accommodation included. You can explore remote Business Administration & Start Ups internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.
Events in Bali are hugely popular with tourists and local communities alike, and Event Management interns can tailor their experiences for a wide range of industries and event types. Placements are available in businesses such as beach clubs, event management companies, tour and travel agencies, running events that range in size and include conferences, weddings, parties, sports events and retreats.
As an intern, you’ll be supervised by local event managers, learning about all aspects of event management. You’ll get experience at all stages of event planning, starting with developing realistic plans and timelines that correlate with the host company’s or clients goals. Interns can also learn how to actually get people to show up to your event through effective marketing and promotion, as well as assist with budget management and fundraising. If you stay in Bali long enough, you’ll also experience how to deliver an event, managing run sheets, activations and timings to ensure a positive experience for attendees and hosts. This comes with the satisfaction of receiving feedback from host organizations and seeing your plans come to fruition.
In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.
Understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.
Typical Schedule
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Monday to Friday, 9am - 5 pm. Interns should expect to have to work outside office hours on occasion, and understand that many events are likely to take place outside office hours.
What are the career benefits of interning abroad as a Event Management Intern?
Event Management interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
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Managing the logistics of planning and staging events, from conception to final delivery
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Budgeting or fundraising
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Marketing and promoting events
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Developing a strong awareness of customer service, working closely to a client brief
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Multi-tasking and managing a complex workload
Professional development opportunities:
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Gain project management experience
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Learn organizational and time management skills
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Relate client goals into practical event setups
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Gain experience preparing event budgets and proposals
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Deliver events, and learn how to deliver on plans
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Learn about Bali’s unique event scene
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Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.
Are you eligible for this internship?
Submit a free application so we can confirm your eligibility and check availability for your preferred dates.
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Academic credit available for all internships
Get course credit from your college or university while completing your internship abroad or a remote internship program. It's a great way to meet your academic requirements and gain valuable experience at the same time.
Learn about course creditProgram fees
Applying for our Event Management Internship is completely free! The support package covers the assistance we provide in finding your internship and arranging your living accommodations in your host country, ensuring you thrive during your program.
Please note that a deposit of US$499 is required to confirm your place. The remaining balance (minus your initial US$499 deposit) is due at least 60 days before your internship start date.
Duration |
Program Fee |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks | $2,984 Equivalent to $53 /day |
| 10 weeks | $3,984 Equivalent to $56 /day |
| 12 weeks | $4,034 Equivalent to $48 /day |
| 16 weeks | $4,824 Equivalent to $43 /day |
| 20 weeks | $5,964 Equivalent to $42 /day |
| 24 weeks | $6,704 Equivalent to $39 /day |
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
- All meals
- All in-country transportation
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
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Activities and tourism
During the weekend, interns have spare time to relax and enjoy the surrounding area and attractions. Some of our favorite things to do include:
- Check out Ubud’s “arts and crafts” hub with countless galleries, artists’ workshops, shops and markets to explore.
- Tegalalang and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces - tours can be combined with trips to spice and coffee plantations where you can taste the famous Coffee Luwak (Kopi Luwak).
- Sunrise tour of Mount Batur or Mount Agung - Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is an active volcano and can be easily climbed (up to 1,700 meters ) in under two hours. For the more adventurous, Bali’s highest peak, Gunung Agung (3,142 meters), can be conquered in around 6 hours.
- Explore Nusa Lembongan Island - just a short speed boat ride away from the mainland. The waters around the island are a marine protected area and offer world class diving.
- Visit the shores of Lake Bratan, where the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple stands - a major water temple. The temple is an hour drive from Lovina and is a great day trip, combined with Git Git waterfall.
- Visit Lombok, two hours by speedboat from Bali. Lombok is well known for the beautiful Gili Islands. Laze the day away on the white sandy beaches of Gili Meno!
Arrival and Orientation
When are internships in Bali available?
Internships in Bali, Indonesia, begin on the first and second Monday of the month. Exceptions to this schedule may be made to this when start dates are shifted to avoid holiday disruptions, or closed when the program has already reached capacity. Interns may choose to spend a minimum of 8 weeks, up to a maximum of 24 weeks.
When do you need to arrive and check-in?
Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. The accommodation is covered from the Thursday night before the Monday start date.
The typical port of entry is the Ngurah Rai International Airport, abbreviated as DPS.
In order to receive the airport pick up service, interns are required to arrive on the Thursday (before their Monday start date). Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation to settle in and rest. We ask interns to please arrive prior to 4pm, if this is possible. It’s more pleasant to settle into your accommodation before it gets dark (which is usually about 6-7pm).
If you are planning to spend time independently in Bali prior to your internship start date, and will not require an airport pick up, we can arrange an alternative pick up from another location within the Denpasar and Kuta area.
For departure, the last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Return transportation to the airport is not included in the internship program fee but the local coordinators can help you to make onward travel plans, if you request their assistance in advance
If you arrive earlier or depart later, you will be expected to pay for extra nights of accommodation. Please communicate your need for extra nights in advance.
Participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their participation and internship placement details.
What does the internship orientation cover?
Orientation is given by a representative from Intern Bali. It typically takes place on the Friday (after the Thursday arrival) and covers important details for the internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. The focus on your first day is to settle in and receive general safety and accommodation details. A secondary orientation will include an introduction to your specific internship placement.
Visa Requirements
Please note that all nationalities are required to obtain a visa in advance, in order to intern in Bali. You will be guided through the visa application process by our team, once you have confirmed your participation for your chosen internship. However, you should be prepared to submit required documentation for the visa for this process.
Requirements included, but may not be limited to, valid passport information, travel insurance, return airline tickets, and bank statements to verify financial means.
If your passport is nearing expiry within less than 12 months, you should ensure you have it renewed in advance. For this visa process, your passport will need to have at least 12 months validity remaining, after your intended departure date from Indonesia, at the end of the internship.
Please do not purchase flights for this internship, until you have first confirmed your participation and been guided through the placement and visa process accordingly.
A Visa Agent will apply for your Visa on your behalf. The Visa Application can cover up to 60 days (which covers 8-week internship durations) or up to 180 days (which covers the maximum duration of 24-week internship durations).
The cost of the visa is not included in your internship program fee, so this must be budgeted for independently. Expect to budget US$550. Pricing is subject to change.
The Visa is expected to be received via email within 10 working days (from the date of submission of the visa application). However, visa applications are not processed on weekends and Indonesian public holidays.
Significant public holiday periods occur around Lebaran, marking the end of Ramadan and Idul Fitri celebrations. This major holiday period can slow down visa applications by a number of weeks. The Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year, so please take care to check the dates, as they may impact your travel plans. Likewise, visa application times are slower from Christmas through till the New Year.
Last-minute visa application requests may require an additional fee of US$200, to cover expedited visa processing. Expedited visa processing will be 3 working days. No expedite processing can be executed on weekends and public holidays. The applicant is solely responsible for covering such costs.
Once obtained, the visa document needs to be brought with you to Indonesia.
Accommodation and WiFi
What kind of accommodation is provided for interns in Bali?
Interns in Bali are accommodated in private accommodation units. The accommodation typically features some shared areas for guests, such as garden, patio, or living areas. However, interns can expect to have their own bedroom and bathroom for privacy.
Accommodation includes WiFi but the speed can sometimes be slow (compared to what you might be used to at home).
If you are interning alongside a friend, please let us know and we can aim to ensure you’re accommodated together.
Where in Bali is the intern accommodation located?
Interns are conveniently accommodated in the desirable touristic areas of the island. This may include the southern beach resort areas of Seminyak and Canggu, or the artistic and cultural epicenter of Ubud.
The internship accommodation is designed to offer proximity to the various amenities of Bali, such as shopping, cafes, restaurants, wellness studios, tourism operators, and more. Taxi services may also be utilised within these central areas.
Specific accommodation arrangements are made, taking into consideration the location of assigned internship placements, to ensure that any commute time for interns is as minimal as convenient as possible.
What is required for commuting between the accommodation and internship placement?
While some placements may be within walking distance, it is normal to expect a commute to and from the internship placement. The average commute time (between accommodation and the internship placement) is approximately 30 minutes and should not be more than 60 minutes (depending on traffic).
Interns should expect to budget approximately US$40 per month for transportation to and from the internship placement. Additional guidance on transportation and getting around will be provided by the local team in Bali, during your initial orientation and introductory period.
Meals
Internships in Bali do not include meals. The accommodation is unlikely to provide kitchenette facilities. Rather than purchasing ingredients to prepare home-cooked meals, it is more common to eat out (which can be very economical). Of course, there are plenty of supermarkets to shop from if one desires to stock up on some basic items.
Meals in Bali are very affordable when purchased from local establishments. Hearty, healthy meals can cost as little as US$2-3 (although you should prepare to pay more for dining within cafes or restaurants that are targeted toward tourists). Interns are recommended to avoid street food and eat hot cooked food. Staying hydrated is a must and bottled water should be consumed only (not tap water).
Balinese cuisine typically features rice in every meal. This may be accompanied by vegetables and meat or seafood. As Bali is predominantly Hindu, beef is rarely consumed. Common spices and seasonings may include galangal, ginger, shallots, garlic, turmeric, and lime.
We recommend that interns chat with their colleagues for tips on recommended eateries in their area. Locals will be proud to make recommendations and share their favorite places with you. Sharing a meal with others is a great way to connect and learn about a different culture, while also being one of the most rewarding (and delicious) aspects of international travel!
Essential country information
| Capital | Denpasar |
| Population | 4.22 million |
| Languages | Bahasa Indonesia |
| Currency | Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
Weather and climate:
Bali has a tropical climate with year round warm weather and an average temperature of 86°F (30°C). High humidity can be expected during the wet season, from October through April. The dry season is between the months of May - September and has the lowest humidity. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 75°F (24°C) to to 89°F (32°C) and is rarely below 71°F (21°C).
What recent Event Management interns said about their experience
I was involved in a variety of tasks that contributed to both the planning & execution of the weddings. I assisted with the online sales on Shopify by creating product boost tags to help upsell wedding-related products and services. I participated in site visits to explore potential new venues and gained valuable insight into venue assessment and client suitability.
On the marketing front, I created informational blog content covering topics such as Bali as a wedding destination, venue information, outfit & styling inspiration & family-friendly activities for children, enhancing the couples journey through the planning process. I had the opportunity to visit 5 weddings where I shadowed key roles, including the Day Coordinator, Guest Relations and Stylist.
As a Day Coordinator, I was responsible for ensuring smooth communication between the team and cross-checking key ceremony details, such as the presence of rings & vows. I had the opportunity to liaise with other event staff such as the function manager, event curator and serve as a point of contact and information source for both guests and vendors.
Whilst shadowing the Guest Relations role, my responsibilities included checking in guests, escorting them to designated areas and keeping them informed throughout the event.
As a Stylist, I worked closely with the floristry team to prepare and arrange key floral elements, including bouquets & centrepieces as well as setting up the ceremony area, garden party and reception, contributing to the overall aesthetic of each wedding.
Through my involvement in various roles, I developed a wide range of professional skills, including people management, customer service, cross-cultural communication, time management, problem-solving and the ability to stay calm under pressure. I also learnt the importance of asking questions to deepen my understanding.
Solo traveling to Bali significantly boosted my confidence, independence and ability to navigate challenges. Being in a new country with a different culture significantly strengthened my interpersonal communication skills, as I regularly interacted with locals and other interns from around the world, all of which have positively influenced both my personal growth and professional development. As a visual learner, this experience allowed me to absorb knowledge in a hands-on environment, while also meeting new people & industry professionals from around the world. I gained insights and advice from them that I wouldn't have had access to otherwise.
I had the time of my life and I will never forget my internship in Bali. I met amazing people and had a great time while doing a compulsory internship for my university! What I really liked about Intern Abroad HQ is that they helped us with everything from the visa to insurance and accommodation. The only negative point is the electricity I had to pay for which no one advised us about. Apart from that I had a great summer!
Intern Abroad HQ gave me the opportunity to see the world in a safe and affordable way! I couldn't imagine my internship without this company, not only was the experience amazing but so was the support. I am so grateful to have the pleasure to use this company and I hope anyone who wants to educate abroad takes the chance to do so.
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