Intern, Festival Events

This position has been filled - Job#: 453364995

Job Summary

POSITION:            Festival Events Intern

DEPARTMENT:   Events & Operations

REPORTS TO:      Vice President Events and Special Projects and Coordinator of Events

STATUS:                Internship, Unpaid

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 festival events during bowl week leading up to game day

• Opportunity to learn skills at events such as the Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon, Orange Bowl Kickoff Party, Orange Bowl Rhapsody, Orange Bowl VIP Pregame Party, Orange Bowl Cheer and Dance Championships and the Capital One Orange Bowl.

• Exposure to the management of all logistical needs including but not limited to entertainment, catering, décor, signage, audio/visual, gifts, etc. of festival events

• Acquire knowledge through the coordination and communication of festival and committee events, event manuals and event meetings; primarily focusing on the Orange Bowl Rhapsody and the Orange Bowl VIP pregame party)

• Gain knowledge with the research, presentation and management of festival annual plans, budgets, purchases, expenses, vendor agreements and operational task list

• Learn about departmental projects and requests (ie: orange order, wristbands, DJ needs, etc.)

• 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

   

Note: Preferred commitment of a minimum of 20 hours a week consistent with academic demands/schedule