Events Intern

# Events Intern Events Intern# Events Intern
* January 28, 2025

Location Tennessee### Description

REPORTS TO :
Director of Events

HOURS:

Approximately 32 hours per week

COMPENSATION :
Paid Internship  SUMMARY :
This intern will work closely with the Events Department to learn how to plan and operate events through a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to: planning, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, set-up and teardown, and overall event management.

OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED :  
• Assist the Events Division in planning and executing events within the Convention Center as well as City of Gatlinburg Special Events.  
• Shadow Event Managers to gain an understanding of how to manage, direct and motivate staff and volunteers before, during and after an event  
• Learn how to forecast and log Events Budgets  
• Attend Event and Operation meetings along with staff to learn effective communication between departments  
• Help maintain equipment and assist in ordering supplies  
• Shadow VP of Operations, Operations Manager, Operations Supervisors, and Operations Specialists to gain understanding of tasks each perform within the Convention Center and Events Division.### Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS :  College juniors, seniors or graduate students working for academic credit  
• Some completed college course work with emphasis in event management, sports management, facility management or similar field  
• Proficient with computers in a Windows format and experience in Word, Excel and Outlook  
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills  
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to work independently  
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and desire to learn  
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment  
• The ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and respond to last minute client requests
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