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Washington Commanders

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Landover

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  • You must be a junior or recent grad, have 1 year in events/operations/marketing, work flexible hours, love sports, manage confidentiality, multi-task, and lift 45lbs in various weather.
  • You will assist in event execution, collaborate with teams, attend meetings, oversee hospitality, manage staff, create timelines and budgets, and support operations for various events.

Requirements

  • Current student (minimum Junior Level) or recent graduate from a four-year accredited college or university.
  • 1 year of experience working in either events, operations, or marketing.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on assigned tasks
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required for home games and events.
  • Strong passion for sports and knowledge of the sports industry, especially soccer and event management.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
  • The ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work well in a fast paced and team environment.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 45lbs and be on your feet for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with execution of Special Events, Major Stadium Events, and Commander’s home games under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Events & Production and other department staff members.
  • Help organize and execute internal stakeholder events (Sales, Sponsorship, Community Relations, Marketing etc.)
  • Collaborate with various internal teams to ensure the successful execution of all events.
  • Attend meetings with clients, vendors and internal departments as appropriate to prepare for events.
  • Assist with overseeing gameday hospitality areas and pre and post gameday operations.
  • Assist with large scale team events such as Training Camp, Draft Party, and other events as needed.
  • Oversee part-time staff for events and activations.
  • Create event timelines, layouts, and budgets estimates for assigned events.
  • Support as manager on duty for assigned events.
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

FAQs

What is the hourly rate for the Events Intern position?

The hourly rate for the Events Intern position is $15.00.

What are the key responsibilities of the Events Intern?

The key responsibilities include assisting with the execution of special events and home games, organizing internal stakeholder events, collaborating with various teams, attending meetings, overseeing gameday hospitality areas, managing part-time staff, creating event timelines and budgets, and serving as the manager on duty for assigned events.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants should be current students (minimum Junior Level) or recent graduates from a four-year accredited college or university, with at least one year of experience in events, operations, or marketing.

Are there any physical requirements for the Events Intern role?

Yes, candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 45lbs and be on their feet for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.

What type of schedule can Interns expect?

Interns should be prepared to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required for home games and events.

Is a strong passion for sports required for this internship?

Yes, a strong passion for sports and knowledge of the sports industry, especially soccer and event management, is required.

What software skills are necessary for the Events Intern?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and the candidate should be willing to learn event-specific software.

Will the Events Intern be involved in managing other staff?

Yes, the Events Intern will oversee part-time staff for events and activations.

What kind of communication skills are important for this position?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including fans, professional athletes, and executive front office personnel.

Does this position offer any opportunities for hands-on experience?

Yes, the internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event management, fan experience, and event operations.

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Mission & Purpose

The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The team belongs to the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League. The team's home stadium is FedExField in Landover, Maryland. Its headquarters and training facility is the Inova Sports Performance Center in Loudoun County, Virginia. Washington has played more than 1,000 games since 1932 and has won five NFL Championships (two pre-merger, and three Super Bowls). The franchise has captured 15 NFL divisional titles and five NFL conference championships.