REPORTS TO : Vice President of Operations / Events Division Manager

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.

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