Banquet Operations Intern The Henry Ford

Collections That Care; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry Ford is offering a Banquet Operations Intern role to gain hands-on experience in planning and delivering events. You will work with banquet leaders to learn staffing, event preparation, service, inventory, and guest communication during events.

Schedules are flexible to fit class commitments; Saturday evenings are required to support events. This internship provides exposure to various banquet positions with guided coordination responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a college/university program in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Business, or a related field.
• Availability on Wednesdays for required internship programming.
• Ability to work a schedule that may include weekend evenings up until 1am EST based on event needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering events with the Banquet team.
• Help with staffing, event preparation, service, inventory, and guest communication.
• Observe different banquet positions and take on coordination responsibilities with guidance from the team.
• Maintain attention to detail and adapt as event needs change.
• Communicate clearly with staff, clients, vendors, and guests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Team coordination

Education

Hospitality management or related field

College enrollment

Job description

Summary

The Banquet Operations Intern will gain hands-on experience helping the Banquet team plan and deliver events at The Henry Ford. Working alongside banquet leaders and staff, the intern will learn how staffing, event preparation, service, inventory, and guest communication come together to support a successful event. The role includes opportunities to observe different banquet positions and take on coordination responsibilities with guidance from the team.

Schedules are flexible and built around each intern's class schedule and permitted work hours. Saturday evenings will be required.

Key Details

Compensation: $17-$20/hour

Duration:15 weeks (January 25-May 7, 2027)

Schedule:PT

Deadline:November 20, 2026 (11:59PM)

Eligibility

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Business, or a related field
• Availability on Wednesdays for required internship programming
• Ability to work a schedule that may include weekend evenings up until 1am EST based on event needs

Special Skills

• Strong attention to detail when preparing event information and tracking supplies
• Organizational skills and the ability to adjust as event needs change
• Clear communication with staff, clients, vendors, and guests
• Ability to stay composed, ask for guidance, and respond thoughtfully during busy events
• Interest in learning about event operations, guest service, and team coordination

Physical/Mental/Environmental

• Physical: Frequent standing and walking, with some sitting. Occasional lifting, carrying, & pushing of up to 50 lbs
• Mental: Requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to maintain in high stress environments
• Environment: Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments

About

The Henry Ford is a globally recognized cultural institution that provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation.

Tagged as: Events, Operations