Live Events Intern

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) invites students pursuing a degree in sport, PR, event management, or communications to join our Live Events team as an Event Support Coordinator. You will assist with event-day personnel, coordinate internal clients, and help distribute detailed event information across departments.

We value strong communication, organization, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a University or College degree/diploma in a sport, PR, event management, or communications field.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and discretion.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of events by working with the Live Events team to lead all relevant event-day personnel.
• Act as the main contact for internal clients once an event has been booked and assigned.
• Prepare and distribute event details to all departments and ensure accurate communication on all event aspects.
• Generate event cost estimates after consultation with the client and MLSE staff, ensuring accuracy and policy adherence.
• Conduct event briefings for all event staff on event days and in weekly inter-departmental meetings.
• Assist with administrative functions including event details, estimates, calendars, scheduling, and venue updates.
• Assist Event Managers and other teams as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

University or College degree in sport, PR, event management, or communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these teams – and world‑class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started. This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of events by working with the Live Events team to lead all relevant event-day personnel.
• Act as the main contact for internal clients once an event has been booked and assigned.
• Prepare and distribute event details to all departments and ensure accurate communication on all event aspects.
• Generate event cost estimates after consultation with the client and appropriate MLSE departments/staff, exercising accuracy and adherence to operational policies and procedures.
• Conduct event briefings for all event staff on event days and in weekly inter-departmental meetings.
• Assist with the administrative functions, including, but not limited to, event details, event estimates, calendar updates, event scheduling, and weekly venue updates.
• Assist Event Managers, Senior Manager Event Operations, Programming team, and all other areas as requested.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a University or College degree/diploma in a sport, public relations, event management, or communications-related field.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Outgoing, diplomatic, and self-motivated. Ability to perform well under pressure, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines.
• A positive attitude, incorporating integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Previous experience planning, coordinating, and executing events is an asset.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate: $38,760

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.