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Event & Wedding Planning Internship (Academic Credit)

The Gifts Given Events & Rentals

Internship for Academic Credit

Position Title: Event & Wedding Planning Intern (Academic Credit)

Internship Type: Unpaid Internship for Academic Credit

Duration: Minimum of 120 Hours (Additional hours available based on academic requirements)

Schedule: Flexible based on school requirements, business needs, and event schedule. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays are required for event participation.

Location:
Hybrid Internship

• Remote (Virtual)
• Home-Based Business Office (Murrieta, California)
• Travel to Event Venues throughout Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and surrounding Southern California counties

About The Gifts Given Events & Rentals

The Gifts Given is a family-owned event planning, wedding coordination, event design, and event rental company specializing in creating beautifully organized celebrations and exceptional client experiences. Our internship is designed to provide students with real-world business experience while developing professional skills within the wedding and event industry.

This internship is educational in nature and intended to provide meaningful hands-on learning opportunities while allowing students to apply concepts learned in the classroom.

Internship Description

The Event & Wedding Planning Internship provides students with hands-on exposure to operating a successful event planning business from initial client inquiry through event execution. Interns will gain experience in business operations, event planning, wedding coordination, marketing, client relations, design, logistics, inventory management, and on-site event production.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in:

• Hospitality Management
• Event Management
• Wedding Planning
• Marketing
• Recreation & Tourism
• Related Fields

Internship Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the internship, students will be able to:

• Understand the operations of a small event planning business.
• Develop professional communication skills with clients and vendors.
• Gain knowledge of the wedding and event planning process from inquiry through event completion.
• Learn effective marketing strategies for a service-based business.
• Understand pricing structures for planning services and rental inventory.
• Develop organizational and project management skills.
• Learn event logistics and timeline management.
• Gain practical experience managing weddings and events.
• Build confidence working directly with clients, vendors, and event professionals.
• Learn industry-standard software and business tools.
• Develop social media marketing strategies that contribute to business growth.

Training Provided

Interns will receive structured training and mentoring in the following areas:

Business Development

• Starting an event and wedding planning business
• Business operations and workflow
• Business organization
• Entrepreneurship fundamentals
• Pricing strategies
• Business systems and processes

Marketing & Branding

• Brand development
• Marketing strategies
• Target market identification
• Lead generation
• Client experience
• Sales funnel development
• Website review and optimization

Social Media Marketing

• Content planning
• Content creation
• Social media analytics
• Understanding how social media impacts sales
• Creating engaging captions
• Posting schedules
• Audience engagement

Business Software & Technology

Training may include:

• Canva (Marketing, Brochures, Business Cards, etc.)
• Aisle Planner (CRM and Sales Leads)
• Smart Labels Inventory (Rental Inventory System)
• Linktree
• ManyChat
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office
• Wix (Website)

Client Relations

• Inquiry management
• Sales consultations
• Discovery calls
• Client follow-up
• Email communication
• Meeting preparation
• Professional etiquette
• Customer service excellence

Sales & Business Documentation

• Service proposals
• Quotes
• Contracts
• Photo and video releases
• Rental agreements
• Client onboarding
• Pricing strategies

Wedding & Event Planning

• Planning workflow
• Venue research
• Vendor management
• Budget tracking
• Wedding coordination
• Event logistics
• Design consultations
• Client meetings

Event Design

• Design concepts
• Mood boards
• Color palettes
• Layout planning
• Decor selection
• Rental recommendations
• Floral coordination
• Design pricing

Planning Documents

Interns will learn how to create:

• Wedding timelines
• Event timelines
• Ceremony outlines
• Reception timelines
• Music lists
• Vendor schedules
• Photo shot lists
• Floor plans
• Seating layouts
• Setup diagrams
• Packing lists
• Event checklists

Rental Department

• Inventory management
• Inventory tracking
• Rental pricing
• Quality control
• Rental preparation
• Cleaning procedures
• Packing methods
• Loading procedures
• Event delivery preparation

Event Production

Hands-on participation may include:

• Rental preparation
• Event setup
• Wedding setup
• Decor installation
• Vendor coordination
• Timeline management
• Guest assistance
• Ceremony coordination
• Reception management
• Event breakdown
• Inventory recovery
• Post-event organization

Internship Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with wedding and event planning
• Attending client meetings
• Participating in venue walkthroughs
• Assisting with event design projects
• Creating design boards and inspiration materials
• Preparing rental inventory
• Organizing inventory
• Tracking inventory
• Assisting with event setup and teardown
• Supporting day-of wedding coordination
• Updating client files
• Assisting with CRM management
• Preparing planning documents
• Assisting with timelines and layouts
• Researching vendors and venues
• Creating social media content
• Photographing projects (when appropriate)
• Assisting with marketing initiatives
• Administrative office tasks
• Other educational assignments related to the internship experience

Internship Expectations

Interns are expected to:

• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Communicate respectfully with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client information and business operations.
• Arrive on time and be prepared.
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Dress professionally for meetings and events.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures.
• Complete assigned learning activities and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of internship hours if required by their educational institution.

Physical Requirements

This internship may require:

• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting and carrying décor and rental items (up to approximately 40 pounds with assistance as needed)
• Walking at event venues
• Loading and unloading event materials
• Working indoors and outdoors
• Working evenings and weekends

Educational Benefits

Students completing this internship will gain valuable experience in:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Operations
• Marketing
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Event Management
• Wedding Coordination
• Project Management
• Inventory Management
• Leadership
• Professional Communication
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Supervision

Interns will work directly under the supervision and mentorship of:

Tia Mireles
Owner | Lead Wedding Planner | Certified Wedding Planner | 25+Years in Event Management
The Gifts Given

Email: tia@thegiftsgiven.com

Phone: (714-844-1710)

Website: www.thegiftsgiven.com

Business Location:
Murrieta, California (Home-Based Business)

Service Areas:
Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County, and surrounding Southern California areas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Gifts Given Events & Rentals provides equal educational opportunities to all qualified internship applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as provided by law.

Academic Credit

This internship is intended to satisfy academic internship requirements where approved by the student's educational institution. Students are responsible for coordinating with their college or university regarding academic credit eligibility, internship approvals, and required documentation.