Position Description:
The Sales and Events Intern will receive a unique and exciting opportunity to work alongside Allerton staff to plan, organize, and execute weddings, conferences, retreats, and other events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Retreat Center staff with the coordination and execution of conferences, weddings, retreats, and other events. (30%)
- Act as liaison between the Allerton staff and customers regarding event set-up, equipment needs, and special requirements for the event. (10%)
- Work closely with housekeeping staff, front desk staff, catering staff, and management to ensure the areas used for events are arranged according to the customer’s requests. (20%)
- General administrative work including answering phones, returning emails, compiling folders and other sales materials. 40%)
Dates: May to August (An ideal candidate would be available to continue working weekends throughout the fall.)
To Apply: Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Jordan Zech, Retreat Center Manager
Allerton Park and Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Road
Monticello, IL 61856
jmgiffor@illinois.edu
