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Fair Hills hosts over 50 events each season; Weddings, Reunions, Meetings, Parties, Catering, Retreats, etc. As a full service event venue, we provide the space, set-up, audio/visual equipment, food & beverage, lodging, service and planning service. This Assistant EventsManager Internship will Focus on the planning and execution of all events hosted at Fair Hills Resort, Wildflower Golf Course, and Five Lakes Resort and is geared toward a college student who is pursuing a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management, Communications, or Public Relations or a recent graduate pursuing a start in the industry. The Assistant EventsManager Intern will work directly with our Events Director, with a home base at the Front Desk. Both office work and event execution duties are required. The goal of the internship is to enable you to be able to run an event from start (booking) to finish (billing & follow-up) and everything in between, on your own. The Assistant EventsManager Intern will be the right hand of our Event Director.
Assistant EventsManager Internship tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Giving Wedding & Group Tours
- Working with Group Contact to Plan Events
- Room Set-Ups
- Meetings with Clients
- Overnight Lodging Blocks
- Day-Of Event Execution
- On-Site Coordination & Event Cheat Sheets
- Professional Communication over the Phone, Via Email and In Person
- After Event Follow-Up
- Billing Through RDP
- Future Event Bid
- Front Desk Shifts & Tasks
- Assist in Dining Room & Kitchen
- Execute as Kitchen Expo
- Weekly Inter-Departmental Meetings
- Bartending & Food Management
The Assistant EventsManager Intern will learn to use our property management system, Resort Data Processing (RDP), as well as our point-of-sale system, Lightspeed, and be proficient in Google Suite products such as docs, sheets, slides, forms, drive and photos. This Assistant EventsManager Internship works very closely with the front desk and front office, often sharing duties and assisting there as needed. This is an operational managerial internship; interns work their department’s positions, as well as take on extra management responsibilities. This means, we work, not just delegate. This Assistant EventsManager Internship will be focused on group events and weddings throughout our season. Working with 17 weddings and ~40 group events from May-September, with front desk and dining room shifts in between to expand your knowledge of all resort operations and event industry fields. The Assistant EventsManager Intern may also be asked to cruise with guests on our Big Pelican Pontoon as a bartender and/or server. This Assistant EventsManager Internship will provide emphasis on the following skills: guest services and guest relations, initiative, efficient learning, organizing detailed events, problem-solving, professional communication and event management, and executing multi-departmental occasions.
Fair Hills Resort is a family vacation destination and special events venue. Owned and operated by the Kaldahl family since 1926, our beautiful lakeside resort and its accompanying properties offer a unique environment for events and vacations. Open seasonally from May through the end of September, Fair Hills hosts over 50 events each year and 10 weeks of all-inclusive family vacations. Fair Hills offers opportunities to gain experience in a variety of divisions across multiple industries, mainly pertaining to Hospitality, Business and Golf.
Fair Hills has a rich history and tradition rooted in music. One of the most well known events at the resort is the Hootenanny show on Tuesday nights. Performed by our very own staff, the Hootenanny is a favorite to all to be involved in or watch! We encourage all our staff to be involved in the Hootenanny as it is the longest running musical in the upper midwest and an integral way to bond with your fellow staff! Whether you are musically inclined or not, the Hootenanny is for everyone. Fair Hills also offers other talent outlets; Staff vs. Guest volleyball, Staff Talent Show, Karaoke, Yoga & Fitness Classes, etc. We love to showcase the talents and skills of the team!
