What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conference & Catering Events Internship position at Nemacolin?
Job Description
The Nemacolin Conference & Catering Internship is a paid educational opportunity for students seeking to fulfill their school's experiential academic requirements. This Intern will work closely with both the Conference and Catering, and Sales teams on all aspects of group meetings and events, playing a valuable role in the operations of the department. Students are provided the opportunity for hands-on training in a Forbes and AAA-rated environment.
Essential Duties:
- Working with the Conference Concierge on the floor with groups
- Assisting with client's needs
- Working closely with banquet staff
- Effectively communicating changes and needs to the Conference Service Manager
- Assisting managers with pop-up needs for the groups on the property
- Administrative tasks such as; daily office responsibilities, daily reports, (Distribution of BEOs to the resort), and effectively communicating group events with group signage.
Gain Experience In:
- Catering Sales
- Proposals
- Conference Services
- Delphi
- Contracts
- Resumes
- BEOs
- Diagrams
- Rooming Lists
- Menus
- Event Spaces
- Event Setup
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor's degree program in a related discipline
- Must possess a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently
- People-oriented and good organizational and communication skills.
- Must have proficient computer skills: all Windows Microsoft packages
- Must be able to speak English
About Us:
Nemacolin promotes a culture of continuous learning for our associates. We offer opportunities for advancement, associate recognition programs, mentoring and coaching programs, awards and accolades, an associate referral program, and associate benefits.
- Opportunities for advancement - At Nemacolin, we encourage our associates to grow within the organization and gain experience in a variety of departments to better understand the hospitality industry.
- Associate Recognition Programs - Nemacolin realizes that our associates help to set us apart from other organizations in the industry through their commitment to providing exceptional service and ability to consistently exceed guests' expectations.
- Mentoring and Coaching Programs - As a new associate, we provide a level of mentoring that is best suited to you to enhance your growth and career interests while sharing knowledge, advice, and encouragement along the way.
Awards & Accolades:
- Nemacolin has consistently been recognized in the hospitality industry for providing superior customer service and outstanding facilities.
- We are very proud of what we have accomplished, and we would like to have the opportunity to share our enthusiasm with you.
Associate Referral Program:
- Year-Round Referral Incentive - Receive a reward of $250.00 when you refer a new applicant who is hired and is employed for a minimum of 90 days
- Seasonal Referral Incentive - Receive a reward of $100.00 when you refer a seasonal applicant who is hired and is employed for a minimum of 60 days
Associate Benefits:
- Access to associate-only community rec center, pub, pool, and market
- Onsite housing available (limited)
- Education assistance programs
- Local and resort discounts
- On-site uniform and dry-cleaning services
- Discounted meals during breaks in the associate break area
