2025 Event Management Internship
2025 Summer Internship Opportunity at one of Northwest Iowa's finest event venues! Parks Boat Club is a 250-300 person event space located above Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe on beautiful Lake Okoboji. With picturesque views from our wraparound balconies, we host a variety of events from graduation parties and corporate events, to fundraisers and weddings every year. This position will report directly to the Event Coordinator, Catering Manager and Food and Beverage Manager. Various duties associated with event sales and management will be covered. At the conclusion of the summer, the intern is expected to be capable of coordinating an event on their own.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Event Setup & Teardown
Housekeeping of venue space; making sure it is tip top at all times
Guiding venue tours and answering questions for prospective clients
Assisting in BOH catering preparation & cleanup
Assisting in FOH guest service and table clearing
Bartending, serving, expo, or any role that is conducive to operation of the event
Conducting client meetings and taking thorough notes
BEO creation and operation of Event Management software
Assisting the marketing department with customer appreciation events
Liaison to marketing for events and promotions for both the Boat Club & Restaurants
Liaison with Excursions department for events booked on our boats
Invoicing, payment, & reconciling of accounts including tip disbursement
Sales aspects and pulling accounts from the surrounding community
Required Experience/Competencies:
Team Player
Self-Starter
Detail-Oriented
Strong ability to multitask
Social Media, design, marketing and photography experience are a plus
Previous Hospitality experience preferred, but not required
Weekend, evening and holiday hours are required. Compensation: $14/hr plus gratuities. Internship will run from approximately mid may through Labor Day weekend.
Please apply online or send resume to:
tina.scharnberg@parksmarina.com
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