Event Intern Coordinator

Job description

About Iron Fish Distillery

Iron Fish Distillery is situated in a growing Northwest Michigan regional hub of agricultural destinations tied to local food, wine, mead and craft brewing producers, attracting people and organizations to the farm, tasting room and centennial barn. Our 2023 significant capital investments have increased production, barrel aging capacity and on-site food and beverage offering capabilities.

Iron Fish Distillery is Michigan’s first working farm, growing and sourcing local grain to distill a full line of small-batch craft spirits on a reclaimed 1890’s farmstead. Iron Fish does this from the ground up with practices that respect the health of nearby watersheds. Inspired by the Steelhead Trout that journey each year to their origin in the nearby Betsie River, Iron Fish is returning spirit to its origin using heritage methods of distilling on an environmentally third party verified farm growing non GMO grain. Every step of the process is done by hand at the distillery.

Our Event Facilities include our Barn, Courtyard, StillRoom, East Patio, and HeadWaters Speakeasy Lounge that are all located on our farm, where growing grain and distilling spirit creates the backdrop for guests to enjoy and explore internationally awarded spirits, creatively crafted coupled with tasty cocktails and farm-to-table menu offerings. Our guests experience a warm inviting atmosphere where families, neighbors and friends travel out of their way and return with more friends to be part of the Iron Fish community.

Iron Fish is a family owned business that focuses on sustainability, creativity and community. This position is located at Iron Fish Distillery, in Thompsonville, MI on a 120 acre farm. You will work with and be supervised by the Event Sales Coordination Manager. This internship will be a meaningful learning opportunity for a hospitality student looking for event management experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a Special Events Intern that is eager to learn about event and venue management. Iron Fish event customer groups include weddings, corporate meetings, social gatherings, and distillery sponsored events (music performances, vendor markets and sales, food and beverage events, etc.)
• The Iron Fish Special Event Intern responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, event set up, onsite staffing, and event tear down. Learning and development opportunities will include, but are not limited to, customer service training/execution, event planning experience/training, involvement in site visits, social media strategy and content creation, and event customer meetings.

Opportunities:

• Housing available
• Housing availability is based on the ability to help create cultural events and experiences for our cultural exchange students who work for Iron Fish in the Summer Season.
• Housing would be available for a candidate who is willing and interested in creating a meaningful experience alongside our exchange students. Helping them learn the area, bi weekly grocery runs, creating events specific to them, learning the experiences offered in Northern Michigan, and helping them settle into their temporary home while being abroad.
• Opportunity to work offsite events.
• Opportunities to bartend/serve.

Desired Experience/Expertise:

• Hardworking/Self Motivated
• Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or related fields
• Weekend availability & flexible hours
• Must be able to work events on the weekends until the end of August with the option of staying on for weekends to assist with events in the fall.
• Customer Service/Hospitality experience
• Proficient Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Sheets
• Proficient in Square for Retail/Restaurants
• Ability to lift, carry, pull or push up to 50lbs.
• Ability to follow directions, work independently and on a team
• Willingness to learn
• Proactive problem solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Bonus available for candidates able to work through all scheduled events for the 2025 season through October.

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Thompsonville, MI 49683: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17