Meetings and Events Internship

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

Located in the nation's first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The city's expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.Purpose:Beginning in August 2024 and full-time for 12 to 16 weeks, the internship student will be immersed in various aspects of Meetings and Events and our culture of creating enriching experiences at Loews Hotels & Co. From guest service standards across different events styles to our extensive meetings and banquets, our Meetings and Events team plays a critical role in delivering memorable hospitality every single day.What Will You Learn?The Loews Hotels & Co Meetings and Events Internship has 4 enriching components:

• Learning Plan
• Mentoring by a Loews Leader(s)
• Reflections
• Value-Added ExperiencesExperience working with:
  • Related departments such Meetings and Events, Banquets, and Food and Beverage
  • DELPHI by entering, reviewing, and updating group information
  • Creating and editing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)Learning plans include:
    • Fundamental practices such as providing Loews Hotels Star Service standards to clients
    • DELPHI training
    • Setup standards
    • Supporting Conference Managers with convention groups
    • Assisting in building strong relations with other hotel departments, employees, and outside agencies and vendors
    • Preparation of VIP arrivals
    • Value-added internship experiences include immersion in Loews culture by experiencing our organizational programs focused on Team Member Engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and Learning & DevelopmentMentors will provide:
      • Helpful professional feedback and support during your experience
      • Exposure to leadership tasks
      • Understanding Meetings and Events management reports
      • Students will be responsible for completing their weekly reflections in order to capture their learning and maximize the mentoring experienceWhat You Bring
        • Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited, US-based college or university, and be in good academic standing, in order to apply for an internship.
        • Positive attitude, strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
        • Desire and ability to work with others collaboratively
        • Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
        • Exceptional guest service skills
        • Effective organizational skills with a focus on details, quality, and consistency
        • Ability to work flexible schedule to include some weekends and holidaysNOTE: If your campus has specific internship requirements (semester dates, projects, hours/week, etc.) please let our Talent Acquisition representative know at the time of our campus visit and/or interview. Open communication about your campus requirements as well as your career goals will help us ensure an enriching and educational internship experience.

Keywords: Disability Solutions, Cherry Hill , Meetings and Events Internship, Other , Philadelphia, New Jersey