Game Operations Intern: Live Sports & Fan Experience

Gondola; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (health)

Dental/Vision plans

401K matching

Parental Leave

Wellness reimbursement

Shift meal provided

Employee discounts

Hotel discounts

Job summary

The Kalamazoo Wings are seeking a part-time Game Operations Intern at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, MI. The intern will collaborate with the Game Operations & Community Relations Manager to plan, implement, and execute promotional themes, in-game entertainment, and intermission activities during home games.

The role requires pursuing a college degree in sport management or related fields, strong communication skills, and a customer-service oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree in Sport Management, Sports Marketing, Sales or a closely related field.
• Ability to effectively present and share information among groups, game-day staff, managers, partners and guests.
• Previous experience in sports, live entertainment events or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and executing promotional themes and in-game entertainment for Kalamazoo Wings home games.
• Help create game-day scripts and event time outlines with the Game Operations & Community Relations Manager.
• Support production and execution of in-game promotions, including setup/teardown and coordinating participants.
• Coordinate with business partners involved in game-day promotions and community events.
• Provide high level customer service and hospitality to attendees at Wings Event Center events.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

College degree in Sport Management, Sports Marketing, Sales or related field

Job description

The Kalamazoo Wings are seeking a part-time Game Operations Intern at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, MI. The intern will collaborate with the Game Operations & Community Relations Manager to plan, implement, and execute promotional themes, in-game entertainment, and intermission activities during home games.

The role requires pursuing a college degree in sport management or related fields, strong communication skills, and a customer-service oriented mindset.