Intern - Meeting & Events Intern, Kohler Hospitality

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

1d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Meeting & Events team intern position will be designed to help support corporate events, select weddings, social events, and social day meetings held within Kohler, WI as designated by Meeting & Events Management. The intern will have the opportunity to see all aspects of Event Operations including learning and assisting the Décor & Design team with event design and setup, floral, and banquet service execution. They will have potential exposure to participating in projects as needed.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled at a college or university seeking a degree in Hospitality or Resort Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be 18 or older
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Previous event planning experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in running daily office reports such as BEO distribution, resume meeting report and other administrative duties.
• Help with monitoring and taking care of new inquiries that come to our meeting and events inbox.
• Help plan and serve as on-site contact during select corporate events, day meetings, weddings, and social events. Evenings and weekends are required based on the date and time of events.
• Learn to operate Amadeus meeting software for bookings and event details.
• Shadow Sales Managers on site visits.
• Shadow Banquets to learn about banquet event execution.
• Learn how to partner with client to achieve resort spend above contracted obligation: F&B selections, additional activity selections, guestroom upgrades and promotion of pre/post guest stays.
• Assist with event setup needs.
• Attend weekly Banquet & Event Order (BEO) and Resume meetings.
• Participate in departmental coverage as scheduled.
• Learn how to develop detailed estimates for client and internal accounting team.
• Learn how to develop detailed wedding notes to outline all wedding details to share with Client.
• Communicate up to the minute client revisions throughout the resort to promote the guest experience.
• Shadow Pre and Post Conference Meetings with Client and internal team.
• Create and execute special projects and assignments.

Benefits

• Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed