Athletic Facilities and Event Management Intern

Embry-Riddle; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks a hands-on Facility/Events Coordinator to support NCAA Division II athletics. You will manage gameday operations, facility upkeep, and day-to-day athletic department functions for multiple programs.

You will coordinate internal and external events, supervise student staff, operate AV and scorekeeping equipment, and ensure safe, smooth event execution, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to coordinate with student staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Work as game manager for NCAA Division II athletic programs.
• Assist in coordination and production of internal & external events.
• Aid in athletic gameday setups, transitions, and breakdowns.
• Promote student employee success through supervision and training of staff.
• Schedule student staff, maintain payment records, and communicate event needs.
• Perform indoor and outdoor facility upkeep and maintenance.
• Operate scorekeeping and AV equipment; handle limited heavy machinery.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Candidates will have a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in the management of NCAA Division II athletic facilities. Candidates will be involved in all phases of facility management, gameday management, as well as day-to-day operations of the athletic department.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as game manager for any of the University's 22 athletic programs.
• Assist in the coordination and production of internal & external special events.
• Aid in the production of athletic gameday setups, transitions, and breakdowns.
• Promote student employee success through the supervision and training of student support staff.
• Scheduling student support staff, maintaining payment records, and communicating event needs with student support staff.
• Perform indoor and outdoor facility upkeep and maintenance.
• Operate scorekeeping equipment, AV equipment, and limited heavy machinery.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• "Fans First" mindset
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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