OneElm Summer Intern - Events & Employee Experience

Elmington • Nashville, TN

6h

About The Position

Elmington is seeking an Employee Experience Intern for a focused summer 2027 project. The internship provides hands-on experience in event coordination, employee engagement initiatives, and company culture programming at a real estate investment and development firm. The intern will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to create memorable experiences and meaningful touchpoints that support employee satisfaction and workplace culture. The role does not include administrative tasks and concludes with a presentation to senior stakeholders. Candidates must be rising seniors or graduates at the time of the internship. Successful interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities following graduation. Local travel within Nashville, including up to 25% during the first two weeks for site visits and team meetings, is required.

Elmington is a privately owned firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2010, it has completed over $4 billion in real estate transactions and has properties in over 29 states and more than 40,000 units.

Requirements

• Be a rising senior or graduate at the time of the internship.
• Currently pursue a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for creating positive employee experiences.
• Have creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop engaging culture initiatives.
• Be comfortable presenting creative concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Be willing to travel locally, up to 25%.
• Meet the described physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and the ability to withstand seasonal outdoor cold and heat.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing company events, including team celebrations, activities, and social gatherings.
• Assist with designing, sourcing, and coordinating company gifting programs, including onboarding welcome packages, milestone celebrations, holiday gifts, and recognition items.
• Collaborate with the Employee Experience team and Employee Engagement Committee to develop and execute culture-building initiatives and employee experience improvements.
• Analyze employee engagement trends and workplace culture best practices to inform program decisions and recommendations.
• Work with the Employee Experience, accounting, and operations teams to execute employee experience objectives.
• Present employee experience projects, impact metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Travel locally within Nashville for site visits and team meetings, including up to 25% travel during the first two weeks.

What This Job Offers

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