International Biscuit Festival – Fall 2014 Internships
August 25th, 2014
It’s like a dream come true, right? An entire festival dedicated to the most perfect of Southern culinary delights- the Biscuit! The International Biscuit Festival and Southern Food Writing Conference are in their 6th and 4rd year, respectively. Event dates are May 14-16, 2015.
The Festival and Conference are currently seeking interns for the Fall 2014 semester.
*We are introducing a new event in January 2015: “Best of the South” Southern Food & Beverage Event. We are looking for 2-3 bright individuals interested in gaining experience in Event Planning, Marketing/PR, or general work experience. An appreciation for all things whimsical and a passion for Southern culture and cuisine, namely the Biscuit, are a bonus!
Internship dates are August 25 – January 31, 2015.
This is an unpaid internship that provides the opportunity to network in Knoxville.
Hours will depend upon your schedule.
Intern Duties
• 10-20 hours/week commitment
• Coordinating vendors for events
• Creating & implementing Social Media plans
• Aid in website management
• Supervise Volunteers
• Running Errands
• Other duties as assigned
Intern Requirements:
• Great organizational Skills
• Effective communication skills
• Self-starter
• Work well under pressure
• Flexibility
• Sense of Humor
• Reliable transportation & laptop
• Ability to work alone & in groups
• Able to lift 20+lbs repeatedly
Helpful but not required:
• Familiarity with Hootsuite, WordPress, Google Docs, & Eventbrite
• Knowledge of Southern food culture
• Event Planning & Social Media management experience
• Willing to do anything in the name of Biscuits. ☺
To apply, please send resume to info@biscuitfest.com with “Biscuit Intern” in the subject field. If you have questions or would like to know more about the Festival & Conference, or Best of the South event please visit www.biscuitfest.com or contact me at the information listed below.
Sarah Johnson
Event Coordinator
865.238.4865
info@biscuitfest.com