About the Role:
The Hospitality team is truly the face of Baird. Those who walk in our doors can be assured they will have a professional and unforgettable experience, and that starts with Hospitality. The Hospitality team works together to organize and execute meetings and events in our Conference Center. They are responsible for greeting guests and callers and directing them in a helpful, friendly and professional manner. At Baird, clients come first, and the Hospitality team sets the bar for how they should be treated.
This internship requires working full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday in our downtown Louisville, KY office. We are seeking a student who can start in June 2027.
The Impact You’ll Make:
- Provide exceptional service to internal and external clients in person and over the phone
- Assist with meeting and event planning and execution, ensuring smooth operations and flawless meetings and events and accommodating the needs of the meeting organizer and attendees
- Complete projects including managing expenses, email campaigns, ordering materials and supplies and other team projects as assigned
- Gain insight into how Baird operates internally and externally, learn about the businesses and network with associates and clients alike
What You’ll Bring to Baird:
- Pursuing a degree in hospitality management, event management, marketing, communications, business or related degree
- Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Passion for hospitality and making others feel welcomed, comfortable and tended to through high-touch, excellent customer service
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally with clients and associates
- Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery
- High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Hospitality industry experience is strongly preferred
- Prior experience in an office setting is preferred
- Experience with graphic design, marketing, content creation and editing for promotional materials, such as Canva, is a plus
About Our Intern Program:
Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future.
Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in hospitality management, event management, marketing, communications, business, or a related field
- Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Motivation, proactivity, strategic thinking, and commitment to learning
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Hospitality industry experience
- Prior office setting experience
- Graphic design, marketing, content creation, or editing experience using tools such as Canva
- Ability to work full time, 37.5–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in the Louisville office during summer 2027
Baird Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baird and has not been reviewed or approved by Baird.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a standout, with 401(k) match and profit-sharing cited as notable strengths that enhance long-term financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as generous, with clear support for both primary and secondary caregivers, alongside adoption assistance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO that increases with tenure are emphasized as above average, contributing to overall benefits satisfaction.
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What We Do
Founded in 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals for a century. Today employee-owned Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, institutional sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services through more than 160 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Baird manages and oversees more than $305 billion in assets for clients around the world and employs more than 4,600 associates. Baird has been one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2004, and is committed to policies and practices that provide equal employment opportunity at all times. These non-discriminatory practices apply to all areas of employment including: hiring, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits and educational opportunities. “Baird” is the marketing name for Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated and subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, please visit www.rwbaird.com.
