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NBC Universal Internship - Event Management (Spring 2025) in Orlando, Florida
Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:
Applications Close: June 28th, 2024, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
Spring 2025 Program Dates: Approximately January 2025 – April 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
Intern will support Universal Orlando Resort Event Managers with the planning and execution of events, with the opportunity to plan and execute smaller events individually. Successfully prioritize and execute an event with various operational elements such as entertainment, catering, ticket and VIP tour requests, air and ground transportation, merchandise, credentials/giveaways, and itinerary development related to event goals and objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports a wide range of events that include but are not limited to meetings and familiarization “site” trips, corporate picnics, social market, internal marketing and sales divisions, community relations, corporate and incentive events and more.
Works closely with Event Operations, Entertainment, Catering, Revenue Operations, Publicity, Guest & VIP Services, Parking & Transportation, Security, and Outside Vendors.
Plans and executes a small meeting individually, with guidance.
Attends event related meetings (internal and external), completing, and distributing event itinerary, facilitating event logistics while tracking the event budgets and handling post billing and communicate recaps and special event follow-up.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program.
Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
An official transcript may be required upon request.
Preferred majors include: Event Management, Hospitality, Theme Park Management.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Preferable skills for success in role include but not limited to:
Must be efficient in Microsoft Office Programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and organization.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Superior written & verbal communication skills.
Work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams.
Consistent attendance.
Please note the following:
This internship will be a hybrid experience, based in our Orlando offices.
Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than April 2025.
Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, you may be eligible for financial assistance towards housing if applicable. Specific details about eligibility would be provided at the time of offer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
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