Special Events Intern-Summer 2026

Oliver Wine Company•Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

Oliver Winery is looking for a detail-oriented person to join our Hospitality team as the Special Events Intern for Summer 2026. As the Special Events Intern you will be responsible for assisting the events and hospitality team in the promotion and execution of both onsite and offsite special events. The Summer Internship is from mid May to mid August.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Event, Hospitality, and Tourism or a related field.
Events related experience.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal relations skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Public speaking and customer service experience.
Embody a professional demeanor and situational awareness.
Due to the nature of our business, must be over 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Serves as initial point of contact for all special event inquiries.
Responds to phone calls and emails within 24 hours and offers sensational service when presenting event options.
Updates company calendar daily and communicates upcoming events to employees.
Assists with setup and execution of day group tours and private evening events.
Assists with the promotion and execution of our festivals and events.
Prepares supplies for offsite events.
Travels to offsite events throughout the state to assist with execution of event.
Greets customers, runs the register and pours tastes of wine for our customers during onsite events.
Attends all staff meetings relating to special events.
Keeps marketing database up to date with customers’ information.
Follows up after an event with customers by sending thank you and evaluation emails.
Keeps musician database up to date with musicians’ information.
Assists with research projects to increase event success and profitability.
Additional duties, as assigned by the Management.