Events & Experience Intern

Hockey-Western-New-York,-LL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career prep resources

Job summary

Hockey Western New York, LLC is offering a part-time Events and Experience Intern position in Buffalo, NY. You will support the marketing department with fan engagement, events, and game-night experiences for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits.

The role requires pursuing or holding a relevant degree and availability for weeknights, weekends, gamedays, and holidays. You will assist with preparation, promotions, and fan-focused initiatives while developing professionally through workshops and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have a degree in Marketing, Event Management, Sport Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing fan engagement initiatives and special events.
• Support event preparation: organizing supplies, inventory, and activations materials.
• Assist in gameday marketing promotions and activations, brand activations, and vendor relations.
• Support marketing campaigns and promotional plans execution.
• Assist in focus groups to collect fan insights.
• Contribute to positive fan experience as part of a creative team.

Skills

Fan engagement

Event planning

Communication

Teamwork

Marketing support

Education

Marketing / Event Management degree

Job description

KBC
1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

KBC
1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

The Events and Experience Intern will support the marketing department with a primary focus on fan engagement, fan events, and theme night/special game experiences. This position will assist in a wide range of activities related to the marketing and events operations of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of various fan engagement initiatives and special events throughout the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits 2026-27 season.
• Assist with event preparation including organizing supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring all materials are ready and available for activations and promotions.
• Assist in the execution of gameday marketing promotions and activations – including, but not limited to: fan giveaways, brand activations, promotional appearances, gameday events and vendor relations.
• Assist the Marketing department in executing campaigns and promotional plans
• Assist the Fan Development Manager during focus groups to collect fan insights.
• Promote a positive fan experience and work as part of a creative team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Pursing or have a degree in Marketing, Event Management, Sport Management or a related field.
• Availability to work weeknights, weekends, gamedays and holidays as needed.
• Must possess strong communication skills, an outgoing and positive attitude and enjoy interaction with fans.
• Other requirements include the ability to work independently and as part of a team, work effectively under pressure and be able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines as they are presented.
• Monthly Professional Development Workshops focused on department overviews, workplace skills, and industry insights.
• Mentorship Program with the option for interns to be paired with an organizational mentor for guidance and professional support throughout the internship.
• Job Shadowing Opportunities across departments to gain exposure to different roles and career paths within the organization.
• Career Preparation Resources: Resume reviews and mock interviews to strengthen job search and interviewing skills.

Compensation & Hours

This role pays $16.00 an hour. This is a part-time role and must have the flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 season.

Work Environment & Physical Demands.

This internship operates in both an office setting and in a live events setting. Live event coverage does consist of being around loud stadium noises and crowds.

Candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes up to 20 pounds.

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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