Event Management Opportunities – Cedarwood Weddings – Communication Studies & Corporate Communications

EVENT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP – College Credit

Are you interested in working in the event industry – specifically high-end weddings? The internationally published Cedarwood Weddings team is currently interviewing and accepting applications for the 2022 Spring or Spring-Fall season.

The event management intern will assist the Cedarwood Weddings Wedding Director and team with day of event management and client interactions. The event management intern will report to the Event Manager and/or Wedding Director. Availability is required Thursday through Sunday although this will fluctuate weekly depending on scheduled events, availability on Tuesdays is a plus. The internship initiative includes interacting with potential and current couples, their families, and guests, understanding and checking event layouts/plans, coordinating with on-site local vendors, and providing an exceptional experience and service for all couples, families, guests, and vendor partners.

Overview of Responsibilities but not limited to:

Manages lighting and sound ambiance
Responsible for double-checking plan for missed details or add-ons
Greets, Coordinates, and Interacts with couples, bridal parties, and families
Assists Wedding Director and coordinator in providing exceptional client experiences and goes the extra mile, often preemptively anticipating needs
Coordinates guests, provides directions, and assists in seamless event flow
Always anticipating, available, and approachable with a smile
Flexible to last minute changes, late arrivals, children, rips, falls, tears, etc.
Responsible for drink stations and candle lighting
Assists in event break down and clean up
Assists in final touches and set up as needed
Works with a sense of urgency

Internship Guidelines:

103 on-site events per week (8-10 hours per event) support per week, hours log, exit interview.

Possibility for concurrent internships from March 2022- November 2022 available.

Dress Attire:

Neat all black clothing and black athletic/comfort footwear
Must be presentable at all times

Upon Successful Completion of Internship:

All internship guidelines must be met through the duration of the season. Upon completion, interns will receive (a) Certificate of Completion, (b) a letter of recommendation from Cedarwood Weddings, and (c) completed log for your Collegiate Course Advisor (for accredited internship college credit).

Required:

Must be attending college or university and able to receive college credit
Must be able to dedicate 16-20 hours a week on site including night and weekends
Must be available weekends & holidays
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift and move at least 50 pounds
Must be able to climb ladders, crouch, kneel, and bend

Information and Inquiries:

Emails only please, to:info@cedarwoodweddings.com

WEDDING DESIGNER INTERNSHIP – College Credit

Are you interested in working in the event industry – specifically high-end styled weddings? The internationally published Cedarwood Weddings team is currently interviewing and accepting applications for the 2022 Spring or 2022 Spring-Fall season.

The wedding designer intern will assist the Cedarwood Weddings design team in pre-planning, set up, and day of styling of all scheduled weddings and/or styled editorial shoots. The wedding designer intern will be responsible for developing new concepts, designs, and assisting in setup and break down of scheduled weddings. The wedding designer intern will report to the Event Designer and Client Manager and is required to be available Thursday through Sunday although this will fluctuate weekly depending on scheduled events, Tuesday availability is a plus. The internship initiative includes interacting with potential and current couples, families, and guests, on-site design experience, understanding and checking event layouts/plans, coordinating with on-site local partners and vendors, and providing an exceptional experience for all couples, families, guests, and vendor partners.

Overview of Responsibilities but not limited to:

Assists with styling, design, and set up of all scheduled weddings
Develops new concepts and designs for tablescapes & accent tables
Communicates clearly and effectively with design team on additional floral or décor needs
Responsible for pulling and integrating cohesive props & decor
Manages a clean and neat property with an eye for details
Responsible for ensuring adequate candlelight is on every reception and accent table
Responsible for set up and styling coffee & water stations
Assists in pre-planning for day of styling
Assists in post-clean up and organization of props and décor
Assists with Pinterest categorization, cross pinning, and inspiration at least 3 days a week from Cedarwood or remote
Assist with Cedarwood social media including Instagram and Facebook
Assists in wedding planning sessions with couples when possible
Works with a sense of urgency
Takes initiative and is always anticipating and available with a positive attitude
Moves onto needed tasks with little direction

Internship Guidelines:

4 hours per week of in-office tasks, 1-3 on-site events per week (8 hours per event), 1-3 hours of off-site Pinterest support per week, hours log, exit interview.

Possibility for concurrent internships from March 2022- November 2022 available and preferred.

Dress Attire:

Neat all black clothing and black athletic/comfort footwear
Must be presentable at all times

Upon Successful Completion of Internship:

Required:

Must be attending college or university and able to receive college credit
Must be able to dedicate 20 hours a week on site including weekends
Must be available weekends & holidays
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift and move at least 50 pounds
Must be able to climb ladders, crouch, kneel, and bend

Information and Inquiries:

Emails only please, to: info@cedarwoodweddings.com