Events Intern

Southern Hospitality Internship Program; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Job summary

Southern Hospitality Internship Program in Gatlinburg is seeking an Events Intern to assist the Events Department in planning and operating events. The role offers exposure to budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and on-site event management.

You will shadow multiple leaders, learn how to forecast budgets, and participate in cross-department meetings and supply ordering. This paid internship emphasizes hands-on learning in a fast-paced convention center environment.

Qualifications

• College juniors, seniors or graduate students working for academic credit.
• Some completed college coursework with emphasis in event management or related field.
• Proficient with Windows; experience in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing events within the Convention Center and City of Gatlinburg events.
• Shadow Event Managers to learn staff and volunteer management before, during and after events.
• Learn budgeting, forecasting and logging events budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

College juniors/seniors or graduate students (academic credit)

Course work in event management/sports management/facility management

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

# Events InternSouthern Hospitality Internship Program > Job > Events Intern# Events Intern* August 21, 2026Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors BureauPublishedAugust 21, 2026LocationTennesseeCategoryFood & Beverage Human Resources Marketing, Social Media & Sales Theme Parks, Attractions & EntertainmentSemesterFall 2027Job TypeInternship Full-timeMust be 18 years or older for this position?YesCityGatlinburgNumber of Positions Available1Anticipated Start Date08/23/2027### DescriptionREPORTS TO : Director of EventsHOURS: Approximately 32 hours per weekCOMPENSATION : Paid Internship SUMMARY : This intern will work closely with the Events Department to learn how to plan and operate events through a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to: planning, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, set-up and teardown, and overall event management.OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED : • Assist the Events Division in planning and executing events within the Convention Center as well as City of Gatlinburg Special Events. • Shadow Event Managers to gain an understanding of how to manage, direct and motivate staff and volunteers before, during and after an event • Learn how to forecast and log Events Budgets • Attend Event and Operation meetings along with staff to learn effective communication between departments • Help maintain equipment and assist in ordering supplies • Shadow VP of Operations, Operations Manager, Operations Supervisors, and Operations Specialists to gain understanding of tasks each perform within the Convention Center and Events Division.### QualificationsREQUIREMENTS : College juniors, seniors or graduate students working for academic credit • Some completed college course work with emphasis in event management, sports management, facility management or similar field • Proficient with computers in a Windows format and experience in Word, Excel and Outlook • Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills • Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to work independently • A ‘can-do’ attitude and desire to learn • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment • The ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and respond to last minute client requests