Event Services Spring Intern

Southwest Value Partners•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Value Partners (SWVP), a privately held real estate investment company, is seeking a spring intern to support the Event Services team at Nashville Yards. SWVP invests in institutional-quality real estate in growth markets throughout the United States and has a disciplined, high-energy approach to asset acquisition, operating execution, value creation, asset disposition, and development. The Event Services Intern will support the planning and execution of events across Nashville Yards, gaining hands-on experience in a campus-wide environment. The role offers exposure to event logistics, client communication, and cross-functional coordination while working with the Event Services team and other departments. The intern will assist with day-to-day event operations, contribute to small-scale event planning, and develop a foundational understanding of events, hospitality, and property management. The position is unpaid and requires the intern to be enrolled at an academic institution and able to receive college credit. It is in person in Nashville, Tennessee, for approximately January through May 2027. The preferred minimum schedule is 20 hours per week, aligned with the student's credit-hour requirement; hours vary based on meetings and events. A background check, including at minimum a criminal background check, is required for qualified applicants.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited college or university and able to earn academic credit for the internship.
Strong interest in event planning, hospitality, or property management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work evenings and weekends within the student's designated credit-hour requirement when necessary.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to changing event needs and priorities.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to walk, bend, and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canva.

Responsibilities

Assist the Event Services team with planning and executing events across the Nashville Yards campus.
Support day-of-event operations, including setup, vendor coordination, and on-site logistics.
Shadow event planning processes and gain exposure to logistics, event documents, and client deliverables.
Participate in internal meetings and client calls to observe communication and event management practices.
Coordinate with property management, security, and other internal departments to support event needs.
Research vendors and event resources to support planning efforts.
With guidance from the Event Services team, plan and execute small conference room rental events.
Help maintain and update event calendars, timelines, and shared planning documents.
Support inventory management for event supplies.
Assist in documenting post-event feedback, standard operating procedures, and event best practices.