Operations Intern Nashville Superspeedway

Speedway Motorsports, LLC; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nashville Superspeedway, an elite venue within the Speedway Motorsports portfolio, is seeking current college students for an Operations Internship to gain hands-on experience in event operations for NASCAR events and other large-scale gatherings.

You will report to the Vice President of Operations, work with the Event Operations Coordinator and staff, assist with meetings, quotes, budgets, and vendor coordination while supporting maintenance, inventory, and guest services in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in events management, sports management, business, or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with the Operations Department
• Conduct independent research on vendors and best practices
• Acquire quotes and data for potential projects
• Track vendor insurance certificates
• Assist in creating event materials and maps
• Enter expenses in budget spreadsheet
• Work with maintenance to inventory items and logs
• Assist with securing event accommodations, hotels, rental vehicles
• Assist with sourcing volunteers and event staff
• Communicate with athletic department units
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Direction following

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Events Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Operations Intern Nashville Superspeedway

Event Ops Hourly Lebanon, TN, US

Operations Intern

Lebanon TN

Facility Operations/Event Staff: Operations

Nashville Superspeedway, an elite venue within the Speedway Motorsports portfolio, is seeking current college students who are looking to gain internship experience working in event operations within the sports and entertainment industry. Will report directly to Vice President of Operations and work closely with Event Operations Coordinator and Operations staff.

Speedway Motorsports maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:

• Take care of our teammates
• Be known for remarkable events
• Make a positive impact on the community
• Profitably improve our business and operations

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with the Operations Department
• Conduct independent research on vendors, best practices, etc. as directed
• Responsible for acquiring quotes and collecting data for potential projects
• Track and manage certificates of insurances from vendors
• Assist in creating event materials, ex. maps for event information/access to facility
• Enter expenses in budget spreadsheet
• Work with maintenance staff to create inventory of items in storage and maintenance logs
• Assist with securing event accommodations, hotels, rental vehicles, etc.
• Assist with sourcing, securing and scheduling of volunteer and event time workersCommunicates with other athletic department units and assist with job tasks when able
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work well as a good teammate and individually as needed
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights and weekends as needed
• Written communication skills
• Guest services/customer services skills, with willingness to hel
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, keep up with high-energy, fast paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Enjoys working in fast paced and team-oriented structure with emphasis on customer service
• Organizational skills, with attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and dependability, represent NSS in a professional manner at all times

Education

• Students pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Events Management, Sports Management, Business Administration or related field

Physical

• Working in the office is very much a part of this role, but also being outside in the elements will be a large percentage of the role
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds

Interns will have the ability to play an integral, hands-on role in the growth and enhancement of the Nashville Superspeedway brand in preparation for its annual NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series races every June and throughout the year.

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.