Cessna Aircraft Company
2026 Fall Co-op - Marketing Trade Shows and Events - Hunt Valley, MD
Cessna Aircraft Company, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Overview
The Textron Systems Fall Tradeshows & Events Co-op will support the planning and coordination of tradeshows and events for Textron Systems’ portfolio of products and domains (business lines). Reporting to the Manager of Tradeshows & Events, this position is part of Textron Systems’ Marketing & Communications team. The position is located in Hunt Valley, MD.
As a Trade Show & Events Co-op, you will work with the Marketing and Events team to plan and coordinate logistics for Textron Systems’ tradeshow presence throughout the calendar year. You will have an opportunity to build and refine skills within event and tradeshow planning, project management and execution, costing, marketing, relationship development, work prioritization and time management, intrapersonal communication, etc.
In this role, you will be responsible for
Working with Manager of Tradeshows & Events and other team members on annual tradeshow planning for Textron Systems
Conducting research and analysis of proposed tradeshows and costs, and present findings to team for review and consideration.
Coordinating aspects of assigned events:
Coordinate event and attendee logistics; track and meet show organizer deadlines and vendor deadlines including housing, badge passes, tradeshow logistics, invitation, graphics, video, shipping, etc.
Collaborate with events team members and marketing colleagues to offer creative solutions and ideas
Plan event details with assigned budget in mind, process show related invoices for payment and record spending
Provide weekly updates to the tradeshow manager on the status of all projects and tasks
Update show plans, coordinate planning meetings with key stakeholders pre-show and post-show. Assist with post-show survey logistics and ROI analysis.
Help maintain inventory of tradeshow properties and event materials
Utilize meeting scheduling tools to record customer engagements and meeting schedule updates, flow of meetings and use of conference room at select events
Support event activity with all levels of management and key stakeholders at various stages of show planning, execution, and post-show
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, supply chain, business or related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational, communication, time and project management skills
Solution oriented to solve for and recommend best practices
Exceptional work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to excel in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Proactive and action oriented
This position requires an individual to be a U.S. citizen
Why Co-Op with Textron Systems? As a Fall Co-Op with Textron Systems, you’ll become part of a team that is ALL IN, providing enduring solutions for a complex world. TOGETHER, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today. During your Co-Op period of Fall 2026 you will connect with people across multiple disciplines and locations, giving you exposure to new projects and mentorship. Below are a few, of many, additional highlights of the Co-Op experience:
Networking with fellow employees and leadership across Textron Systems.
Opportunity to internally apply to full-time positions, new Co-Ops, or summer internships.
Employee Resource Group (ERG) participation including volunteer days, events, and collaborations.
How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives.
Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples of benefits our interns can take advantage of!
Flexible Work Schedules:
Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
Dress for Your Day : No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
Employee Discounts:
We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, Fitbit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
Career Development & Training Opportunities:
We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers.
Many More Benefits:
Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well!
Pay Range:
For our intern program the pay ranges are determined by factors such as anticipated graduation year.
Templates for your Application We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis. To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here.
Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $22 - $25 per hour.
EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
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As a Trade Show & Events Co-op, you will work with the Marketing and Events team to plan and coordinate logistics for Textron Systems’ tradeshow presence throughout the calendar year. You will have an opportunity to build and refine skills within event and tradeshow planning, project management and execution, costing, marketing, relationship development, work prioritization and time management, intrapersonal communication, etc.
In this role, you will be responsible for
Working with Manager of Tradeshows & Events and other team members on annual tradeshow planning for Textron Systems
Conducting research and analysis of proposed tradeshows and costs, and present findings to team for review and consideration.
Coordinating aspects of assigned events:
Coordinate event and attendee logistics; track and meet show organizer deadlines and vendor deadlines including housing, badge passes, tradeshow logistics, invitation, graphics, video, shipping, etc.
Collaborate with events team members and marketing colleagues to offer creative solutions and ideas
Plan event details with assigned budget in mind, process show related invoices for payment and record spending
Provide weekly updates to the tradeshow manager on the status of all projects and tasks
Update show plans, coordinate planning meetings with key stakeholders pre-show and post-show. Assist with post-show survey logistics and ROI analysis.
Help maintain inventory of tradeshow properties and event materials
Utilize meeting scheduling tools to record customer engagements and meeting schedule updates, flow of meetings and use of conference room at select events
Support event activity with all levels of management and key stakeholders at various stages of show planning, execution, and post-show
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, supply chain, business or related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational, communication, time and project management skills
Solution oriented to solve for and recommend best practices
Exceptional work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to excel in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Proactive and action oriented
This position requires an individual to be a U.S. citizen
Why Co-Op with Textron Systems? As a Fall Co-Op with Textron Systems, you’ll become part of a team that is ALL IN, providing enduring solutions for a complex world. TOGETHER, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today. During your Co-Op period of Fall 2026 you will connect with people across multiple disciplines and locations, giving you exposure to new projects and mentorship. Below are a few, of many, additional highlights of the Co-Op experience:
Networking with fellow employees and leadership across Textron Systems.
Opportunity to internally apply to full-time positions, new Co-Ops, or summer internships.
Employee Resource Group (ERG) participation including volunteer days, events, and collaborations.
How We Care At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences and unique perspectives.
Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples of benefits our interns can take advantage of!
Flexible Work Schedules:
Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 5/8, 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
Dress for Your Day : No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
Employee Discounts:
We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, Fitbit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
Career Development & Training Opportunities:
We believe our people are our number 1 asset. At Textron Systems, we offer shadowing opportunities, mentorship programs and both on-site and virtual formal training to help our team grow in their careers.
Many More Benefits:
Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well!
Pay Range:
For our intern program the pay ranges are determined by factors such as anticipated graduation year.
Templates for your Application We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis. To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here.
Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $22 - $25 per hour.
EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
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