Internship – Hospitality (Louisville, KY Summer 2027)

About the role

A summer 2027 Hospitality internship in Baird’s downtown Louisville office, supporting professional client service, conference-center meetings, events, and team projects. The full-time role runs Monday through Friday at 37.5–40 hours weekly, beginning in June 2027, and offers hands-on experience, mentorship, networking, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional in-person and telephone service to internal and external clients.
• Assist with planning and executing meetings and events in the Conference Center.
• Accommodate meeting organizers’ and attendees’ needs while ensuring smooth, high-quality delivery.
• Complete projects involving expenses, email campaigns, supplies, and other assigned team initiatives.
• Learn about Baird’s internal and external operations while networking with associates and clients.

Program Experience

• Participate in hands-on projects, mentorship, professional development, and firmwide networking.
• Attend events including Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day.
• Work full time during the summer in Baird’s downtown Louisville, Kentucky office.

Requirements

• Pursue a degree in hospitality management, event management, marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• Have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with clients and associates.
• Show organizational excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bring motivation, proactivity, strategic thinking, and commitment to learning and contributing.
• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospitality industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior office-setting experience is preferred.
• Graphic design, marketing, content creation, or promotional-material editing experience is a plus, including Canva.