Job Description

POSITION :Events Intern (Spring) DEPARTMENT: Events & Operations REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer and Manager, Events & Operation STATUS: Internship, Unpaid (On-Site) TIMELINE: January - May SUMMARY: This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in a career in events or operations.Intern will observe, learn and develop skills necessary to explore career opportunities within the chosen field.Individual may qualify for college credit if allowed by their college/university. This position is an unpaid internship.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Intern will learn and be exposed to:

• Inner workings of a major non-profit sports and event organization and how it relates to the community
• Learning the basic fundamentals of non-profit community events
• Opportunity to learn skills at events such as the High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health, High School Basketball Showcase presented by American Airlines, Orange Bowl Youth Track & Field Invitational, Sunshine State Lacrosse Games, GA Telesis Orange Bowl Golf Tournament presented by First Horizons, and Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue.
• Exposure to the management of all events logistical needs including but not limited to entertainment, catering, dcor, signage, audio/visual, gifts, volunteers, etc.
• Acquire knowledge through the coordination and communication of community events, event manuals and event meetings; primarily focusing on High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health, High School Basketball Showcase presented by American Airlines, Orange Bowl Youth Track & Field Invitational, Sunshine State Lacrosse Games, GA Telesis Orange Bowl Golf Tournament presented by First Horizons, and Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue.
• Gain knowledge with the research, presentation and management of annual plans, budgets, purchases, expenses, vendor agreements and operational task list
• Assist with departmental logistics and operations for the High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health, High School Basketball Showcase presented by American Airlines, Orange Bowl Youth Track & Field Invitational, Sunshine State Lacrosse Games, GA Telesis Orange Bowl Golf Tournament presented by First Horizons, and Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue.
• Exposure to departmental projects and requests (warehouse inventory and management)
• Other opportunities as may be available.

PREREQUISITES

• Pursuing a degree and/or career in Sports Management or Event Planning
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Publisher and typing skills
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
• Valid Driver's License

Note: Preferred commitment of a minimum of 30 hours a week consistent with academic demands/schedule. **NOTE:The OBC performs background screenings and drug testing as part of its pre-employment hiring process.** The OBC is an equal opportunity employer. Job Questions: Please confirm you understand this is an UNPAID internship. AEG

Job Tags

Summer internship,

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