Events Intern

# Events Intern Southern Hospitality Internship Program > Job > Events Intern# Events Intern * August 21, 2026 Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Published August 21, 2026 Location Tennessee Category Food & Beverage Human Resources Marketing, Social Media & Sales Theme Parks, Attractions & Entertainment Semester Fall 2027 Job Type Internship Full-time Must be 18 years or older for this position? Yes City Gatlinburg Number of Positions Available1 Anticipated Start Date 08/23/2027### Description REPORTS TO : Director of Events HOURS: Approximately 32 hours per week COMPENSATION : 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.### Qualifications REQUIREMENTS : 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