Events & Operations Intern - Summer 2026 - Ole Red Nashville
Nashville, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Ryman Hospitality Properties is seeking an Operations Intern with Opry Entertainment Group to support daily operations and promotional events across their venues. The role involves hands-on experience in event planning, client coordination, and marketing activations while providing administrative support.
Responsibilities
Learn daily venue operations by shadowing multiple teams, including sales, private events, food & beverage, and retail. May be assigned related duties to support operations
Support the sales and private events team in the planning and execution of private events and live concerts. Support client site visits and gain exposure to contracting processes
Provide administrative and operational support for show and events. Assist with coordination from pre-planning through execution
Assist with promotional and marketing activations by supporting in-house events and event production
Attend department leadership and hospitality pre-shift meetings to learn about venue operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program studying Hospitality, Management, or related field
1+ years' completed coursework in Hospitality, Management, or related field
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Able to take initiative on individual tasks while working collaboratively with a team
Positive, proactive, and eager to learn, with the ability to think on your feet and handle new challenges
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to experience full-cycle business operations
Reliable transportation
Eligibility to work in the U.S
Successful completion of a background check, including federally mandated E-Verify processes
Preferred
Experience in hospitality or customer service
Benefits
Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP) specializes in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets.
