Spring Events Internship

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Interns play an important role in supporting the overall organization and implementation of each event. As a Spring Intern, you will focus mainly on events that take place in the spring, including Spirits of Mexico, Whisky Extravaganza, Wine Riot, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, and Sugarland Wine & Food Affair. The internship program is designed to give interns hands-on experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Available positions include:

(2) EVENTS INTERNS

Will work with the Festival Directors and Events Managers on the programming, coordination and management of events including:

- Supporting the recruitment and management of talent (i.e. chefs, mixologists, sommeliers)

- Coordinating talent logistics including invitations, travel, lodging, schedules and contracts

- Supporting the early-stages of programming including Learning Sessions, Tasting Sessions and Dinners/Events

- Supporting the production and execution of Events, including coordinating timelines, menus, rentals, load-in/out

- On-site event management during Spring local events

QUALIFICATIONS: Energetic and enthusiastic college Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors who have a high degree of interest in (and preferably some experience with) special events, food, beverage and hospitality. Specific qualifications include:

- Must be 21 years of age or over

- Must have their own laptop computer

- Must provide own transportation

- College major (focus) in communications, business, marketing, hospitality, hotel/restaurant/tourism management, events, public service (community affairs, fundraising/philanthropy, nonprofit administration, etc.)

- Previous experience in an office environment

- Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal and customer service skills

- Exceptional editing skills

- Creative and forward-thinking

- Excellent organizational and project management skills

- Ability to successfully multi-task with outstanding attention to detail

- Commitment to delivering a quality work product

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate as a member of a team

- Self-motivation and ability to work independently

- Willingness to jump in and help with any task at hand

- Able to adapt when things go wrong

- Solid understanding and ability to navigate and successfully execute work in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint