Event Services Summer Intern

Southwest Value Partners•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Value Partners (SWVP), a privately held real estate investment company, is seeking a summer intern to support the Event Services team at Nashville Yards. SWVP invests in institutional quality real estate in growth markets throughout the United States. SWVP has a disciplined and 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 a wide range of events across Nashville Yards, gaining hands-on experience in a growing, downtown campus-wide environment. This role provides exposure to event logistics, client communication, and cross-functional coordination while working closely 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 environment at SWVP is fast-paced and dynamic, and the intern will need to work well both independently and in a group setting. The intern will report to the Director of Events Services. This is an unpaid internship where candidates MUST be enrolled as a student in an academic institution with the ability to receive college credit for the completion of this internship.

Requirements

Must be a student at an accredited college or university as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, with the ability to earn academic credit for time spent in an internship position.
Strong interest in event planning, hospitality, or property management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), familiarity with Canva is a plus.
Excellent organizational skills with 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 students designated credit hour requirement when necessary.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to changing event needs and priorities.
Be able to maintain confidential information.
Walking, bending, and carrying of items up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist the Event Services team with planning and execution of events across the Nashville Yards campus.
Support day-of-event operations, including setup, vendor coordination, and on-site logistics.
Shadow event planning processes, gaining 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.
Conduct research on 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 best practices for events.