Inspirato
Remote
2021-12-22
Summer Internship 2022 | Events
$16 an hour
3.4
Job Title: Events Intern
Reporting to: Specialist, Events
At Inspirato, we change the way families and friends experience the world. Our time and efforts directly influence the lives of our members, by helping them spend time with the ones they love in the world’s best destinations.
Our work is as challenging as it is fulfilling.
Our Mission:
Inspirato’s mission is to inspire lasting memories and relationships by changing the way families and friends experience the world. We care deeply about creating unforgettable vacations and experiences. Inspirato takes care of all the details so members can relax and enjoy every moment. We curate luxury vacations, save members time by providing expert planning and on-site concierge service, and deliver peace of mind by removing the uncertainty and stress of vacation planning.
Our company culture is based on Inspiration, Care, and Dreaming Big, as well as having a lot of fun together as we build a world-class company with strong Colorado roots.
Inspirato holds hundreds of events for its members, each year. From wine-dinners to cooking classes, family clambakes to various virtual events. The personality of the club comes alive when members congregate for an experience outside of their travel. Our events embrace and expand upon the mission of our company (to inspire lasting memories and relationships by changing the way family and friends experience the world) by providing meaningful, experiential, and memorable events in our members' own backyards and virtually. Interning with Inspirato’s events department will introduce you to a unique event world within luxury travel.
Personal Qualities:
The person in this role should embody the following characteristics:
- Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to team projects.
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
- Positive, upbeat attitude.
- Eager to learn.
- Self-starter who can work independently.
- Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Calm, cool, and collected under high stress situations.
- Respectful, professional demeanor while still being friendly, warm, and gracious with teammates, internal and external partners, and Inspirato members.
- Passion for travel and creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for Inspirato members.
Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist with event marketing for all member and prospective member events, including but not limited to digital invitations, RSVP landing pages, recipes, event information, email reminders, event naming and descriptions.
- Work with Event Specialists and Event Coordinator to assist in event research that will include finding venues, vendors, pricing, floor plans, capacities, food and beverage, customization, and service for member and prospective events.
- Maintain good relationships with external vendors and partners.
- Provide tactical support for Event Specialists and Event Coordinator including, shipping and handling, name badge printing, attendee profile compilation, etc.
- Assist with keeping rsvp’s up to date for events, this could include cancellations and additions.
- Be familiar with zoom operations to be able to help host attendees during a virtual event and troubleshoot any tech/event issues that may arise.
- Assist with hosting in-person and virtual events and must conduct yourself in a professional manner and interact with members, encourage networking, and be comfortable with public speaking. This includes event set up and tear down for in-person events.
- Possess a love for events and hospitality, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external clients.
- Assist with host communication and ordering catering for the suites/ticketing program.
- Assist the experiences and bespoke teams when needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
To perform the job successfully, the following competencies would be advantageous:
- Communication – Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and in a concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Adaptability – Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events, appreciates opportunity to adjust and adapt with growing business.
- Flexibility – Things move fast and change quickly at Inspirato; being agile is a key to your success!
Preferred Experience:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working successfully in event planning/execution or a similar role/business or currently enrolled or received a 4-year degree, preferably in Event Management, Hospitality, or Tourism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office operating systems.
- Zoom familiarity.
Compensation - $16.00/ hour
Benefits – This position is eligible for Inspirato’s 401k program. The company offers a 6% match to those who choose to enroll.
For Denver employees: Due to the in-person nature of this position and company policy governing both new and transfer employees, the Covid-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start date. Inspirato will provide reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons unless providing an accommodation would pose an undue hardship on Inspirato’s operations. Exceptions to this requirement, including additional grounds for exemption, will only be made as required by state and local law.