Special Events Intern

Keeneland Association Inc • Lexington, KY

48d

About The Position

Assist the Special Events team with planning and executing events during live racing and non-racing seasons. This will include night and weekend events.

Requirements

• Must be available on weekends and have a flexible class schedule to hold10-15 office hours during non-race meet months and 20 hours during the race meet.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Currently enrolled or recently earned a degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing, Communications, Integrated Strategic Communications or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers and computers; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nice To Haves

• Food/beverage experience is a benefit but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Event Team in preparing for the race meet including ticketing, room setup and general logistics.
• Represent Keeneland by meeting with clients the day-of the event and ensuring they have an excellent experience.
• Assist the Special Event Team in design content such as menu cards, directional signage and other creative projects.
• Observing client intake and event logistics for a variety of occasions including weddings, receptions and corporate events.
• Shadow site visits with groups and individuals.
• Assistwith onsite event management and set-up.
• Plan and execute assigned internal events. Planning includes creating event diagrams, preparing event orders and event timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees