Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management
Special Events Management Team (SEMT) Internship program

Pebble Beach Resort's Vince Tautu with SEMT program participants
Interested in being part of the Special Events Management Team Internship Program? Applications for the Fall 2025 team open February 11, 2025.
This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your 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 2025 is a requirement for this internship opportunity. While preference is given to SHTM majors, students from all majors are welcome to apply.
For additional information or inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Paige Viren.
2025 Application Timeline and Mandatory Training Schedule
Date | Item | |
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February 11 | 12 - 1 PM | Information Session - CSUMB Otter Student Union Rm 210 |
March 6 | 11:59 PM |
Applications due Thursday, March 6, 2025, by 11:59 PM |
March 14 | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Interviews - CSUMB BIT Building #506 Rm 108 |
March 19 | 5 PM | Team Selection Announcement via Email |
May 2 | 1 - 5 PM | Orientation - CSUMB BIT Building #506 Rm 111 |
May 19-20 | 8 AM - 5:30 PM | Training Days 1 & 2 – Pebble Beach |
June 17 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Training Day 3 – Virtual via Zoom |
July 17 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Training Day 4 – Virtual Via Zoom |
Aug 11 | 8 AM - 4 PM | Training Day 5 - Pebble Beach |
Aug 15 | 2 PM - 8 PM | Event Setup / Staff Meeting - Pebble Beach |
Aug 16 | TBA | Event Setup - Pebble Beach |
Aug 17 | TBA | Event Day / Breakdown |
Sep 26 | 7 PM | SEMT Debrief / Final Celebration |
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 17th 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
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- 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.

Hospitality students at Pebble Beach
