Private Events Intern

About the role

The Private Events Intern at Soho House Copenhagen plays a hands-on role in the execution of premium hospitality experiences, directly contributing to the operational excellence and creative vision of the Private Events team. You will develop practical skills in event logistics, client communication, and vendor coordination while learning how high-touch service standards are delivered in a members-first environment. This position emphasizes ownership of real responsibilities, allowing you to see projects through from concept to completion while receiving consistent feedback from experienced professionals. The internship is designed to strengthen your organizational abilities, creative problem-solving, and confidence in fast-paced, detail-driven settings. You will be expected to maintain accuracy in documentation, uphold service quality during live events, and support the team in building strong relationships with preferred partners. Success in this role requires curiosity, reliability, and a proactive approach to solving challenges as they arise in dynamic event scenarios. By the end of the internship, you will have a clear understanding of how premium events are planned and executed from start to finish.

Key facts

What you'll do

Maintain detailed event documentation that tracks logistics and budgets to ensure accuracy for review and compliance with internal standards.

Manage client communication from initial inquiry through final delivery, including creating proposals and managing timelines to align with expectations.

Provide live event attendance to support guest experience and ensure smooth day-of execution that upholds the service quality expected at Soho House.

Update and maintain preferred vendor lists, including musicians, stylists, and AV teams, to streamline event resourcing and support quick decision-making.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm event requirements, schedule, and room setups while adhering to brand standards.

Assist in the preparation of event proposals, ensuring that cost estimates, timelines, and resource needs are clearly communicated to leadership.

Support the onboarding of new vendors by collecting documentation, verifying credentials, and adding relevant contacts to internal systems.

Monitor inventory and equipment availability for events, coordinating with operations to secure missing items or arrange rentals when necessary.

Contribute to post-event debriefs by gathering feedback from guests and team members to identify improvements for future events.

Help coordinate member requests related to private events, ensuring responsiveness and attention to detail in high-priority situations.

Assist in tracking key performance indicators related to event execution, guest satisfaction, and vendor performance for team review.

Support special projects that may include research, data organization, and presentation materials used during planning sessions or client meetings.

Communicate regularly with the Private Events team to ensure alignment on priorities, deadlines, and changes to event plans or schedules.

Demonstrate flexibility in shifting between tasks, including administrative work, guest interaction, and on-site support during event days.

Requirements

You are currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree, which is a stated requirement for this role You are studying events management or a related field, with a degree as a stated requirement that must be confirmed during the application process.

You can commit to an unpaid internship for a minimum of 3 months, including availability for evenings and weekends when events require support.

Fluent English communication is required in both verbal and written forms to effectively handle client-facing tasks and professional documentation.

You maintain a positive and proactive attitude, taking ownership of diverse event responsibilities even when working under pressure.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing dynamic event settings and shifting priorities without losing focus on details.

Previous hospitality experience is considered a plus, though your willingness to learn and strong work ethic are viewed as most important.

You demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

You are comfortable using standard office software and event management tools to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.

You respect the importance of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive client information and internal data.

Nice to have

Previous experience in hospitality to contribute effectively from the start and reduce the ramp-up time for training.

Fluency in a Nordic language to engage more easily with local partners, members, and vendors during event execution.

Practical notes

This internship is unpaid and requires a commitment of at least 3 months, including some evenings and weekends for event coverage.

Interviews will start in August and continue on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is found, so early application is encouraged.

Typical interview steps include a resume review, a behavioral conversation, and sometimes a skills exercise to assess practical abilities.

Candidates are evaluated on potential, curiosity, and communication skills rather than deep prior experience in event management.

Show genuine interest, ask thoughtful questions, and prepare examples from projects, coursework, or club activities during the interview process.

Interviewers at this level focus most on motivation, coachability, and how well you handle real-world responsibilities.

This internship is centered on hospitality event operations within premium service environments, requiring adaptability and a strong service mindset.

You will develop an understanding of cultural etiquette and expectations in high-end service settings, which is valuable for long-term career growth.

Work activities include elements of sales, client management, and budgeting related to private events, offering exposure to business operations.

Good to know

The internship provides direct exposure to how premium events are executed in a members-only environment, with an emphasis on service quality.

You will learn how to manage client expectations, coordinate with vendors, and maintain accurate records that support event success.

The role supports career development by offering structured feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to demonstrate initiative.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year.

Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question that can leave a positive impression and provide useful insight into performance expectations.

Keep your questions focused and select only those that are most relevant to your goals for this internship.

Career growth

Internships act as a bridge to early careers, and a strong performance can lead to full-time offers and a head start in the industry.

Interns who take ownership of their work, ask questions regularly, and document their accomplishments tend to get the most from the program.

Interns who treat the internship like a real job, with consistent follow-through and visible ownership, often convert to full-time roles at the highest rates.

About the company

Soho House & Co. is hiring for a Private Events Intern position in København, Capital Region Denmark, operating as part of the global Soho House & Co. network.