Job Details

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Overview

Reports to:

Event Manager

The Event Management Intern will assist the Events Department in coordination, execution and completion of various events held at the Tyson Events Center / Fleet Farm Arena. The candidate will also assist with part time staff hiring, scheduling, deployment and supervising during events. The internship will consist of approximately 24+ hours a week with days and times varying depending on the event schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist Event Managers in coordinating various types of events, including but not limited to, meetings, banquets, concerts, NAIA National Tournaments, Hockey, indoor football and graduations.
• Assist Events Department in management of event and parking staff including scheduling, deployment for events and supervising
• Complete special projects as assigned by management
• Maintain Inventory of all department Supplies: Staff Shirts, Radios, wristbands, etc
• Attend departmental and building meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a college student, graduate student or recent college graduate
• Recommended for Sport Management, Management, or Hospitality Majors
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Financial compensation is available, but housing and transportation are the responsibility of the selected candidate
• Availability to work 24+ hours a week, including evenings and weekends
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing is required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to function and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate a positive, professional and customer-focused attitude
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time