CW+F will be looking to fill the following internship positions:
(1) Event Management Intern
(1) Development Intern
(1) Culinary Talent Intern
(2) Beverage Talent Interns
Position Title: (1) Event Management Intern
Position Description:
Interns will gain hands-on experience in the planning and production of the Charleston Wine + Food festival. Tasks will range from interacting with exhibitors and vendors to volunteer management. This opportunity will allow interns to gain insight into the preparation and execution of a five day event with 23,500 attendees and 400+ volunteers.
- Review participant and application forms for equipment needs and input into tracking documents.
- Communicate with participants to explain load-in procedures, obtain contact information, and complete a general advance of the event
- Develop and update volunteer and participant training documents.
- Prepare event production binders/important information and packets for key participants
- Work with staff and volunteers on-site to:
o Ensure that all participants arrive at their scheduled time
o Ensure that all participants receive updated information on-site, if necessary
- Assist Event Manager with event load-in and load-out
- Create a post-event report and assist with wrap-up and thank you letters
- Other duties as assigned
Skills Required:
- Must be organized with diligent attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and work proactively
- Professional writing and communication skills with excellent grammar
- Microsoft Office with knowledge and experience in Excel
- Ability to work with a variety of people and build teamwork
- Comfortable working in an outdoor setting (RAIN, COLD, MUD)
- Ability to do some physical work (lifting boxes, field set-up)
- Past event experience is a plus
Dates of Opportunity:
Preference for interns available for both a Fall and Spring internship. Hours and schedule to be determined in consultation with Program Manager
- Fall – at least 10 hours/week, Spring – at least 16 hours/week+ during event week
- Hours and schedule to be determined in consultation with Program Manager
- Charleston Wine + Food festival dates (must be available entirety of festival week)
Festival: Wednesday, March 1 – Sunday, March 5, 2017
Load-in: Friday, February 23 – Thursday, March 2, 2017
Load-out: Monday, March 6 – Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Compensation: Academic Credit Only
Contact Info or Process for Applications/Interest Submissions:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and why you would like an internship with Charleston Wine + Food to Erin Connolly, erin@charlestonwineandfood.com. Applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for an interview.
Position Title: (1) Development Intern
Position Description:
Charleston Wine + Food is a non-profit organization that celebrates the renowned food culture of Charleston, SC during a five-day festival the first weekend of every March. With a local food culture rich in tradition, James Beard Award-winning chefs, and the best city to visit in the world (according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards), Charleston Wine + Food infuses home-grown flavor with top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers and food enthusiasts. This internship is a great opportunity to get front-and-center, hands-on experience in the exciting non-profit and event world and be involved in one of the most anticipated wine and food festivals in the nation.
Position involves:
o Assisting with logistics and execution of VIP events ranging from large format to intimate dinners
o Managing mailings, invitations, RSVPs and large quantities of hand-written notes
o Assisting in the organization and dissemination of VIP related credentials and collateral
o Assisting with deliveries and other miscellaneous tasks relating to Development and other departments
Skills Required:
– Must be available to work all day February 28 – March 7, 2016 (Spring Internship only)
o Note can be provided for any classes missed
– Must be flexible to working nights and weekends on occasion
– Must have valid driver’s license and preferably have access to a vehicle
– Highly organized
– High attention to detail
– Hard working
– Self-motivated
– Creative problem solving skills
– Excellent communication and written skills
– Basic computer skills with advanced proficiency in Excel
– Light physical labor (setting up and breaking down of events)
Dates of Opportunity:
Preference for interns available for both a Fall and Spring internship. Hours and schedule to be determined in consultation with Program Manager
Ø Fall Internship: August – December
Ø Spring Internship: January – April
Compensation: Academic Credit Only
Contact Info or Process for Applications/Interest Submissions:
Please email resume and interest to Nysa Hicks atnysa@charlestonwineandfood.com.
Applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for an interview.
Position Title: (1) Culinary Talent Intern
Position Description:
Charleston Wine + Food Culinary Talent Internships are an exciting opportunity for a hands-on experience assisting with the coordination and logistics of all Chef Talent and their events throughout the 2017 festival.
Duties will include, but are not restricted to:
Ø Data entry (excellent computer skills are a must)
Ø Some light physical labor
Ø Some phone work, handwritten cards and addressing envelopes
Ø Assistance in obtaining event copy, talent headshots and bios and contact information
Ø Data entry in Marcato event planning software
Skills Required:
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Proficiency in: Excel, Word and Google Docs
- Candidates should be extremely organized with great time management skills
- Ability to work with a variety or people and assist with last-minute details
- A willingness to work hard and positive/flexible attitude are a must
- Interest and/or experience in the food and beverage industry
Dates of Opportunity:
August 2016 – April 2017
At least 10 hours/week and 16 hours/week+ during event week
Compensation: Academic Credit Only
Contact Info or Process for Applications/Interest Submissions:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and why you would like an internship with Charleston Wine + Food to Kristen Blackmon, kristen@charlestonwineandfood.com. Applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for an interview.
Position Title: (2) Beverage Talent Manager Intern
Position Description:
Charleston Wine + Food is looking for 1-2 organized, energetic go-getters to coordinate, plan and execute the 12th annual Charleston Wine + Food festival, March 1-5, 2017.
Skills Required:
-Ability to work independently while also contributing to team goals
-Strong attention to detail
-Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and outside vendors, etc.
-Proficiency in Excel, Google Drive, Dropbox
-Ability to research + report
-Interest in event management a plus
-Ability to complete projects on time
-Use of personal computer
-Ability to collaborate, problem solve, and follow directives
Dates of Opportunity:
12-20 hours per week*, September 2016 – April 2017
*Must be available to work festival week, March 1-5, 2017
Compensation: Academic Credit Only
Other Benefits: Great culture + World-class event + Amazing connections
Contact Info or Process for Applications/Interest Submissions:
Contact: Jennifer G. Hladek jennifer@charlestonwineandfood.com
Beverage Talent Manager, Charleston Wine + Food Festival