Guest Experience Intern New Cincinnati, OH

Fussball Club Cincinnati, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

College credit available

Job summary

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Guest Experience Intern to support match days and stadium events at TQL Stadium. The role focuses on friendly, proactive customer service and training support for various guest-facing teams.

The intern will assist with check-in, help desk, uniform management, and crowd safety basics while gaining college credit where available. Expect weekend/evening hours and up to 25 hours per week during the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

Qualifications

• Working towards or completion of bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, or Sports Management or related field.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in developing and presenting adult learning training materials across multiple audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suites applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class championship service for all guests and staff at TQL Stadium
• Maintain professional appearance at all times
• Utilize training tools to create a championship level atmosphere
• Greet and assist guests with inquiries at all contact points
• Resolve guest challenges about the stadium (e.g., tickets, lost and found)
• Coordinate with Guest Experience Manager to guide team members
• Supervise event-day staff actions at TQL Stadium
• Enforce stadium rules and ensure safety and quality guest experience
• Assist in preparing the team for each match day
• Distribute food to event-day staff
• Coordinate match day access control supplies
• Monitor fan behavior and document incidents
• Stand for long periods; exposure to crowd, noise, and varying temperatures
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Guest Experience Manager

Skills

English fluency

Spanish helpful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress or completed (business, hospitality, sports management)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to: Sr. Manager of Guest Experience

Position Summary:

Our Guest Experience team is looking for authentic, engaging, and passionate individuals to be an essential part of the championship service at TQL Stadium. The Guest Experience Intern will deliver a world class guest experience by helping create lasting memories through friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive customer service for all guests at TQL Stadium.

The Guest Experience Intern will understand the following roles and assist with the training of our Ticket Scanners, Ushers, Elevator Attendants, Guest Experience Center Ambassadors, Premium Attendants and Wheelchair Attendants. They will assist with matchday responsibilities including check-in tent, GEA help desk, Uniform management, Lost and Found and area management. All Interns will be trained to have a basic understanding of crowd management to ensure the safety of our guests and our staff. This position will support all FC Cincinnati matches as well as other stadium events as scheduled. This position will work an average of 25 hours a week with home matches. There may be weekend, evenings, and holiday hours. This is a paid internship $15 hr and college credit is available.

Please note this position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. However, there may be an opportunity for continued employment during the 2027–2028 season based on organizational needs and individual performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide world-class championship service for all guests and staff at TQL Stadium
• Always exhibit a professional appearance
• Utilize your training tools and resources to create a championship level atmosphere for all guests and staff at TQL Stadium
• Be proactive and friendly in greeting and assisting our guests with various inquiries at all points of contact.
• Assume ownership in resolving guest challenges around the stadium (e.g., cursing, lost, and found, duplicate ticket issues, etc.).
• Work with Guest Experience Manager to provide direction, updates, and encouragement for team members within designated area as assigned.
• Supervise the actions of the event day staff at TQL Stadium
• Assist in enforcing stadium rules and regulations, ensuring safety, and providing quality guest experience for all FCC employees and guests.
• Assist Guest Experience Coordinator in preparing the team for each match day.
• Manage the distribution of food to event day staff.
• Work with Guest Experience Manager to coordinate the distribution of match day access control supplies.
• Monitor fan behavior and respond quickly to potential crowd control issues, investigate incidents and complete incident reports in a timely manner.
• This position works in a stadium where the noise level is generally high, crowd traffic is heavy, temperatures are variable, and lights are bright or dark with occasional exposure to pyrotechnics or strobe lighting. May be required to stand for up to 6 hours.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed and as directed by Guest Experience Manager

What You’ll Bring:

• Available to work the majority of TQL Stadium events, which includes FCC Cincinnati home games, non-FCC soccer matches, concerts, and more. This will include weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must have the ability to anticipate needs, assess situations, and act accordingly
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, Spanish beneficial
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as walking, bending, and continuous climbing of stairs.
• Ability to work outdoor events in hot, cold, wet, or windy conditions throughout duration of shift.
• Must be able to successfully traverse the various levels and areas of TQL Stadium with a strong physical condition and ability to stand, walk, climb, or run for extended periods of time.

What You’ll Need:

• Working towards or completion of bachelor’s degree in business, Hospitality, or Sports Management or related field of study.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in developing and presenting adult learning training materials and subject matters across multiple audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suites applications
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills. Ability to communicate effectively and to convey instructions or information to all levels both orally and in writing
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture.The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

FC Cincinnati is 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.