Event Manager Internship – Rocky Top Catering at UNC Chapel Hill

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Rocky Top Catering is looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our team as Event Manager Interns! Get ready to dive into the action at some of UNC Chapel Hill’s most exciting events, including football and basketball games, while building hands-on event management skills.

Position Overview
As an Event Manager Intern, you’ll be the right hand to our Operations Manager, overseeing every detail of event execution to ensure we deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests. From coordinating setup and managing teams, to interacting with clients and vendors, you’ll gain real-world experience in event planning and management. If you’re a natural leader with a flair for customer service, this role is for you!

Event Manager Role and Responsibilities you will learn

An event manager acts on behalf of the Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of an event. The event manager works behind the scenes, running and supervising to ensure that the event is executed to the highest standards.

• Studying the best way to carry out the event and sufficiently download event information pre-event.
• Execute all event details as identified by sales and operations
• Manage a team of 2-20 people during the set up, execution and break down of event.
• Act as the on-site liaison between client needs, guests and ancillary vendors
• Ability to perform the function of every station that they manage (bar, buffet, serving, etc.)
• Develop team staffing assignments
• Positive and professional management style acting as an example to the staff providing a “WOW” experience for the guests
• Ensuring that the event complies with the company safety regulations
• Coordinating necessary staff and equipment
• Catering to clients needs
• Responsible for the continued training and development of team members

• Complete post event reporting follow up including employee clock in/out times and final event report

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Should be good at public relations

• Good communication skills

• Possession of technical knowledge

• Good people management/supervisory skills

• Ability to make a sound decision fast

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Good problem solving skills

• Ability to work in a high paced, high pressure environment

• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation

• Ability to perform any associated job related tasks

Additional Notes

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.