Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Event Management Intern will learn to coordinate and execute events to completion. This internship is a comprehensive, hands-on learning program designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice. The selected candidate will gain real-world experience by applying academic concepts and theories to practical challenges in an event management industry setting, engage with various aspects of the sport/entertainment industry, and develop knowledge to deepen their understanding of industry trends, and expand their professional network.

We are seeking a creative, hard-working, dependable, resourceful, independent thinker who is greatly interested in working in Sports/Entertainment Marketing and has a desire to learn. The internship will consist of approximately 24+ hours a week with days and times varying depending on the event schedule.

This role pays an hourly rate of $10.00This position will remain open until November 28, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Events Department in coordinating various types of events, including but not limited to, meetings, banquets, conferences, sports, concerts and graduations.
• Perform a variety of event day task as assigned by the Events Department.
• Interact with Crown Complex staff when working on various events.
• Learn the various aspects of event activities in order to field event related emails and phone calls.
• Attend various meetings that will be beneficial in completing tasks.
• Research special projects as suggested by management as a form of experiential learning.
• Other assignments that will support the intern and their learning experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student or graduate student
• Recommended for Sport Management, Management, or Hospitality Majors
• 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

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.