Summer Hospitality Sales and Events Intern (Unpaid)

• Support the sales team with booking planning and coordinating resort events while maintaining exceptional customer service
• Assist with responding to inquiries for weddings corporate events group bookings winery experiences and catered functions
• Assist with sales presentations catering calls and client follow-up communication
• Coordinate event menus and operational details with the Culinary and Banquet teams as directed
• Assist in preparing banquet event orders (BEOs) rooming lists event resumes and client correspondence
• Maintain accurate records in sales software and property management systems
• Support revenue-generating initiatives through prospecting lead follow-up and client relationship building
• Monitor booking space and assist with tracking event and group revenue information

• Coordinate VIP arrivals welcome amenities and guest experiences
• Assist with event setup preparation and operational support during weddings banquets winery events and resort functions
• Conduct resort site inspections for prospective clients in the absence of a sales manager
• Coordinate vendor communication rental orders entertainment scheduling and event logistics as directed
• Assist with show rooms promotional materials welcome cards and sales collateral requests
• Attend resort events and assist with guest interaction hosting and operational execution
• Support registration procedures payment collection and event documentation
• Work closely with Front Office Banquets Food & Beverage Housekeeping Spa and Winery teams to ensure smooth event execution
• Assist with maintaining resort event calendars and departmental schedules

• Assist with creating flyers promotional materials vouchers and event collateral
• Take photos and videos during resort events for promotional and operational use
• Learn hospitality sales strategies guest engagement techniques and luxury resort service standards
• Gain exposure to wedding planning group sales catering operations and resort programming
• Participate in leadership meetings and operational discussions to better understand hospitality sales management

• Intention to pursue or current enrollment in a degree program related to Hospitality Management Sales Marketing Communications Business or a related field
• High school juniors/seniors college students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing operational needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills preferred
• Availability to work onsite during the internship program

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Communicate effectively with guests clients vendors and team members
• Stand and walk for extended periods during events and operational support
• Occasionally lift and carry light office or event materials
• Maintain professionalism and attention to detail during high-volume resort events

• Hands-on experience in hospitality sales and event management
• Exposure to luxury resort winery wedding catering and group event operations
• Professional mentorship from hospitality sales leaders
• Experience in client communication event planning and resort operations
• Opportunities to develop leadership customer service sales and organizational skills
• Networking opportunities within the hospitality and events industry
• Resume-building experience in a growing luxury resort destination
• Real-world exposure to guest experience management and resort event coordination

• Internship program runs from early June through mid-August
• Flexible schedule with availability for 2 to 3 days per week between Monday and Friday
• Occasional evening weekend or event availability may be requested based on resort programming and operational needs

• Follow all Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa handbook policies and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality of resort operations and records
• Demonstrate professionalism and a guest-first attitude at all times
• Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned by leadership

Established in 2011 Carter Hospitality Group LLC. is a family-owned hospitality company with 4 hotels and resorts as well as 3 wineries across the United States. Based in Orange County California the company manages and owns a portfolio of luxury properties including South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Temecula California; Carter Estate Winery and Resort Temecula California; and Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa Hill Country Texas. Carter Hospitality Group also serves as the owner-franchisee for Radisson Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista South Orlando Florida. The company also owns the South Coast Winery in Temecula California Carter Estate Winery in Temecula California and the Carter Creek Winery in Hill Country Texas. For More information visit us at .

Purpose

Enriching lives by crafting exceptional environments and experiences.

Niche

We design build and care for unique settings where communities thrive and memorable experiences come to life.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.