Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.

Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. 

Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you. 

Position Overview:

The Sales Event Planning Intern is responsible for assisting with the creating, development, and execution of Wizards sales events and programs. This position will learn firsthand how to successfully implement various events, programs, and initiatives. This is a paid internship.

Are you a current student with an interest in event planning?! We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Support the Events & Programs team to understand and develop event strategy, goals, and desired outcomes.
• Coordinate logistical plans prior to each event including vendors, planning menus, preparing invitations, and maintaining registrations.
• Work with outside vendors including venues, transportation, audio/visual, entertainment, caterers, and décor companies.
• Assist with the management of specific special event budgets.
• Track the department’s event supplies, photo library, and other department physical and electronic resources.
• Order and maintain inventory of all promotional products, team memorabilia, and gifts.
• Use Archtics and Salesforce software for post-event data recap and analysis.
• Support the planning, set-up, and implementation of all Wizards events and initiatives.
• Collect and share research to gain market insight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Ability to effectively balance several projects at once, prioritizing as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and a phenomenal teammate.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Ability to comfortably lift and carry 25lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reliable transportation and housing.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Pay Rate: $18.40 USD/hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.