Sports Event Operations Intern – Spring/Summer 2026

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

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.