OhioBasketball.com - Operations Internship

3STEP Sports; Strongsville (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Professional development program

Networking opportunities

Paid internship

Job summary

OhioBasketball.com is seeking energetic students or recent graduates for its Spring/Summer 2026 Internship in Event Operations. Internships are full time and run January 15 through July 31, with some travel to events and on-site work across multiple locations.

As an Operations Intern, you will assist with logistics, attend planning meetings, support on-site management, and help plan future events while gaining hands-on experience in the sports and entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with event management/operations preferred.
• Eager to learn the business of sports and ability to think outside the box.
• Be passionate and have a team-player attitude.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited College/University or have recently completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of event logistics (venue management, signage, hospitality, transportation, food & beverage, volunteers, etc.).
• Attend on-site walkthroughs and planning meetings.
• Assist with on site management
• Aid in the planning and logistics for future hosted events.
• Serve as event operation staff for OhioBasketball events, including travel and lodging during stay.

Skills

Event planning

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

College student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applications for our Spring and/or Summer 2026 Internship Program are officially live! We're looking for energetic individuals to join our team from January 15 through July 31. Whether you're a current student or a recent grad, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the sports and entertainment industry with one of the best teams in the business.

Don’t wait! Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 1st. Join us and see what happens behind the scenes of the industry!

Event Operations

Internships are full time and will run from the dates below:

Spring and Summer: January 15- July 31

NOTE: Application deadline is 11:59pm on October 1, 2026.

OhioBasketball.com is a nationally known event operator that provides high level grassroots AAU opportunities all over the Nation. Based in Northeast, Ohio, we run several boys and girls youth tournaments locally, regionally and nationally. Currently we run 80+ events in 12 different states, including Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Virginia, Florida, and Wisconsin.

OPERATIONS INTERN POSITION

As Operations Intern, You Will

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of event logistics (venue management, signage, hospitality, transportation, food & beverage, volunteers, etc.).
• Attend on-site walkthroughs and planning meetings.
• Assist with on site management
• Aid in the planning and logistics for future hosted events.
• Serve as event operation staff (will require additional day/evening/weekend hours) for OhioBasketball events, including (travel is expected to and from these locations. OHB does provide lodging during your stay.).
• The Clash - April 23-25 in Cincinnati, OH
• The Clash of the Clubs: May 14-16 in Houston, TX
• The Classic: May 14-16 in Louisville, KY
• Run 4 Roses Classic: July 8-10 in Louisville, KY
• Run 4 Roses Championship: July 11-13 in Louisville, KY
• *local events running in between these dates

Other Duties Include

• Assist full-time staff with event planning, day-to-day operations, and on-site event management.
• Aid in the distribution of marketing and promotional materials.
• Research and target prospective areas to host events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience with event management/operations preferred.
• Eager to learn the business of sports and ability to think outside the box.
• Be passionate and have a team-player attitude.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited College/University (undergraduate or post-graduate program) or have recently completed (6-months).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment during events with long hours.
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to view computer monitors
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Work Environment: Office environment; moderate noise. Event environments will vary and include both indoor and outdoor requirements.

Ways You Will Benefit

• Opportunity to network with area professionals.
• Actively take part in the planning and hosting of sporting and competitive events.
• Gain experience in the fields of event planning/management, operations, marketing as well as public relations.
• OHB offers on the job training in various aspects of the Sports and Entertainment industries as well as a robust professional development program, learning aspects of professional communication, resume building, job search tactics and networking with industry professionals.

Due to the nature of the organization, our projects and events are rarely the same year over year; the internship experience depends entirely on the current happenings of OHB.

Work Hours

Intern work hours are based upon individual schedules and interns will work and be paid for up to 30 hours per week, between 9am - 5pm Monday-Thursday. If the student is receiving college credit for the internship, the college or university can help define work hours for the student, up to 30 hours per week. During events, additional hours and weekend times are expected.

Compensation

OHB interns will be paid $15/hour (minus required withholdings) for their time and services, up to 30 hours per week. Interns are paid biweekly.

Flexibility

Remote work options are anticipated for staff and interns on select days during this time. Candidates are asked to be flexible in their ability to work both remotely, in-person at our office, and on-site at events or meetings throughout the summer. From a scheduling perspective, interns should expect a minimum of 2 days a week where they will need to work in-person.

Transportation and Parking

Transportation is not provided by OHB. Candidate must own and operate their own vehicle.

Supervision

The Event Operations Manager will serve as your direct supervisor and the supervisor for the internship program overall. However, intern tasks and projects require a significant amount of cooperation among staff members. Interns must be able to establish close working relationships with the entire OHB staff. A general respect both for and from the intern is expected and required.

For an additional questions about the role, please reach out to [e-mail].

OHB values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every voice matters. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.