Decor & Design Intern, Meeting and Events 

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Kohler, WI

*This internship is summer only. Candidate must be available May-September.

Opportunity

The Events Design & Decor team intern position will be designed to help support our current Design & Décor team with corporate events, select weddings, social events, and social day meetings held within Kohler, WI. The intern will have the opportunity to see all aspects of Event Operations including learning and assisting the Décor & Design team with event design and setup, floral, and banquet service execution.  They will have potential exposure to participating in projects as needed.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help serve as on-site set-up for events across the Kohler WI campus. This includes weddings, social events, social day meetings and designated corporate events.  There is a heavy weekend component with wedding and social events for on-site coverage. 
• Assist in set-up and strike of event décor as needed based on weekly event schedule
• Attend weekly production meetings with Décor & Design Team
• Assist warehouse coordinator as needed with warehouse operation duties specific to events such as inventory management and pulling event items needed for the week’s event.
• Assist floral team as needed with various floral needs including installations, standard cleaning and delivery needed for large events.
• Shadow Wedding Event Managers on event tastings & site visits.
• Shadow Banquets to learn about banquet event execution.
• Working with our Design lead, learn how to partner with clients to bring their vision to life while driving incremental spend for the resort.
• Assist them with creation of documents to enhance events with upgraded linens, event space upgrades, custom branding opportunities, etc.
• Create event design elements and coordinate the organization of gathering needed items from warehouse and other storage locations.
• Assist with event setup needs. 
• Attend weekly Banquet & Event Order (BEO) and Resume meetings as needed for events enhancements have been added to.
• Learn how to develop detailed estimates for Client and internal accounting team.
• Communicate up to the minute client revisions throughout the resort to promote the guest experience.
• Create and execute special projects and assignments.

This is a seasonal position working weekends and weekdays with shifts varying between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Skills/Requirements

• Must be enrolled at a college or university seeking a degree in Hospitality or Resort Management
• Previous event planning experience is preferred
• Must be 18 or older

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly wage for this position is $18.00. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.  So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.  

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.  We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.  If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .