Intern: Athens Restaurant Week Event Planning

ATHENS RESTAURANT WEEK EVENT PLANNING INTERN

Get ready to be part of one of Athens' most exciting events of the year! Athens Restaurant Week is back this July, and Visit Athens is looking for a dynamic intern to help organize and promote this community-wide celebration of local food. As the official tourism marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County, we work with participating restaurants to make this event a must-attend, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

As our Event Planning Intern, you’ll play a key role in bringing Athens Restaurant Week to life. You’ll work alongside our marketing & communications team, assisting with everything from recruiting restaurants to developing promotional materials, managing event assets, and supporting our social media efforts. You’ll get to flex your creativity while gaining valuable hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and content creation.

What You’ll Do:

Recruit local restaurants to participate in Athens Restaurant Week (at no cost to the restaurants!).

Gather menus, photo/video assets, and event details from participating restaurants.

Ensure all information is accurately entered into a CRM database and displayed on the event website.

Assist with the development of promotional materials to attract event goers.

Help manage social media content leading up to and during the event.

Assist with media relations to secure event coverage.

Report on the results and impact of the event after it concludes.

Position Details:

Hybrid Position: Up to 20 hours per week (4-6 hours on-site, with the rest of the hours flexible and off-site).

Internship Dates: Start Date: May 12) | End Date: July 30 (may extend to August 7 based on availability and interest).

All Majors Welcome: Open to students in their sophomore to senior year.

We’re Looking For:

A reliable self-starter with great attention to detail and a creative flair.

Strong interest in event planning, marketing, and content creation.

Great communication and organizational skills.

A passion for Athens and local businesses.

This internship is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain hands-on experience in event planning and marketing, while also making a direct impact on the community. Early applications are encouraged, as cover letters and resumes will be reviewed as received, and interviews with highly qualified candidates will be scheduled.

Ready to be part of a fun and impactful event? Apply now to join our team and help make Athens Restaurant Week a success!

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

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