Sustainable Hospitality Management
Special Events Management Team (SEMT) Internship program
Special Events Management Team (SEMT) Internship program participants
Interested in being part of the Special Events Management Team Internship Program? Applications for the Fall 2024 team open February 12th, 2024.
This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase their skills while managing a hospitality team at The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. As a Hospitality Manager for the Pebble Beach Special Event Management Team (SEMT), students work directly with Pebble Beach representatives to manage, plan, coordinate, and oversee hospitality areas.
No prerequisites to participate. Interviews will be conducted by the SHM Executive Director and the Pebble Beach Company SEMT Committee. Enrollment in BUS 498 for the Fall 2024 is a requirement for this internship opportunity. While preference is given to SHM majors, students from all majors are welcome to apply.
For additional information or inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Paige Viren.
2024 Application Timeline and Mandatory Training Schedule
| Date | Item | |
|---|---|---|
| February 12 | 12 - 1 PM | Information Session - CSUMB BIT Building RM 104 |
| March 7 | 11:59 PM |
Applications due Thursday, March 7, 2024, by 11:59 PM |
| March 15 | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Interviews - CSUMB BIT Building RM 119 |
| March 20 | 5 PM | Team Selection Announcement via Email |
| May 3 | 1 - 5 PM | Orientation - CSUMB BIT Building RM 119 |
| May 20 - 21 | 8 AM - 5:30 PM | Training Days 1 & 2 – Pebble Beach |
| June 18 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Training Day 3 – Virtual via Zoom |
| July 18 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Training Day 4 – Virtual Via Zoom |
| Aug 12 | 8 AM - 4 PM | Training Day 5 - Pebble Beach |
| Aug 12 - 18 | TBA | Concours Event Week |
The Event: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Since 1950, Pebble Beach has been host to the finest exhibition of show cars in the world. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance - held on August 18th at the Fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links - is an annual gathering of rare and antique automobiles and international motorcar enthusiasts. Originally a small social event paired with a road race through the pine and cypress forests of Pebble Beach, this event has grown into the top-ranking collector car competition in the world.
We are looking for some of CSUMB’s most responsible, enthusiastic, and professional students to join the Special Event Management Team.
Hospitality Manager Responsibilities
- Responsible for management and oversight of corporate clients.
- Hosting VIP Guests in Corporate Hospitalities called Hospitality Patios.
- Responsible for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and bar/beverage service coordination.
- Interact with clients, servers, bartenders, and culinary individuals to ensure a flawless guest experience.
- Manage Pebble Beach staff and temporary employees.
Experiential Learning
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Hospitality Management emphasizes experiential learning, requiring all students to complete an internship. These opportunities are crafted to enhance practical skills, apply theoretical knowledge, and offer firsthand experience in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Internships play a pivotal role in translating academic knowledge into practical skills, fostering professional networks, and boosting confidence. They significantly contribute to building strong resumes, gaining industry insights, and improving overall employability, serving as valuable references for future careers.
Read about the 2023 SEMT Internship Program to learn more from past participants.
Paige Viren (L), Executive Director of the Sustainable Hospitality Management Program, with 2022 SEMT students