Special Events Intern-Spring 2027

Special Events Intern

Join the team behind Oliver Winery, home to award-winning wines and recognized by Newsweek as the #2 tasting room in the United States. We're looking for a detail-oriented, enthusiastic Special Events Intern to join our Hospitality team for Spring 2027. From Monday, Feb. 8th, 2027 through Sunday, May 16th, 2027, you'll gain hands-on experience assisting with the planning, promotion, and execution of festivals, private events, group tours, and off-site experiences. Working alongside our Hospitality and Events team, you'll help create memorable guest experiences while developing the skills and industry experience that can launch a successful career in hospitality and event management.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Serves as initial point of contact for all special event inquiries.
• Responds to phone calls and emails within 24 hours and offers sensational service when presenting event options.
• Updates company calendar daily and communicates upcoming events to employees.
• Assists with setup and execution of day group tours and private evening events.
• Assists with the promotion and execution of our festivals and events.
• Prepares supplies for offsite events.
• Travels to offsite events throughout the state to assist with execution of event.
• Greets customers, runs the register and pours tastes of wine for our customers during onsite events.
• Attends all staff meetings relating to special events.
• Keeps marketing database up to date with customers' information.
• Follows up after an event with customers by sending thank you and evaluation emails.
• Keeps musician database up to date with musicians' information.
• Assists with research projects to increase event success and profitability.
• Additional duties, as assigned by the Management.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Event, Hospitality, and Tourism or a related field.
• Events related experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal relations skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Public speaking and customer service experience.
• Embody a professional demeanor and situational awareness.
• Due to the nature of our business, must be over 21 years of age.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Performs quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Participates in team-oriented problem solving.
• Responsive and flexible with last minute requests.
• Possesses a high attention to detail.
• Accepts direction and constructive criticism from others.
• Interacts well with fellow employees and winery managers, as well as customers and vendors.
• Exhibits interest and appreciation for wine.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities, including meeting deadlines for reports & filings.
• Demonstrates willingness to communicate in a persuasive and constructive manner that leads to positive change.

Members of our Hospitality team also possess the ability to:

• Actively, passionately seek out knowledge of wine and the Oliver wine portfolio.
• Provide the highest level of service to customers, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Engage and build strong relationships through active listening and clear, thoughtful communication and teamwork.
• Be flexible and responsive in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.

In addition, all successful winery employees are able to:

• Use your attitude and effort to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Be thoughtfully engaged and do your best work. Every day.
• Model the winery values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, Get Stuff Done.

Typical Schedule:

This is a temporary position. Anticipated schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, with various shifts Sunday-Saturday depending on events. Schedule will vary and will include evenings and weekends.

Pay:

Special Events Interns are paid at a rate of $3500 per internship. Internship is based on a 40-hour work week for 14 weeks.

FLSA Classification:

Seasonal, exempt (stipend salary- see pay).