Corporate Event Planner Intern

Job Description Assist with familiarization trip organization for corporate staff and specialists to resort partner properties throughout the year. Assist with Annual Conference organization for up to 400 attendees. Research and planning of company holiday party. Organization of company summer outing. Create itineraries for each trip and follow-through with vendor contacts. Review and compare competitive costs to select vendors used per event. Maintaining budget, invoices and contracts per event. Qualifications Candidate must be studying in one of the following fields: hospitality, tourism, event management or a related field. Must be able to commit to 15 hours a week with reliable transportation to and from the Wayland office. Self-starter with an eagerness to learn and can contribute towards creative concepts. Strong attention to detail and advanced organization skills. Strong computer skills with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel. Proficient writing skills. Work well under pressure with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Approachable personality to work with internal staff and external partners. Prepared to travel international if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr DestinationWeddings.com