Summary

The Global Spectrum/UCF Arena internship program offers students a hands on experience within a professional facility management organization.  We are giving students the opportunity to gain experience in Operations/Event management in sporting events, concerts, banquets, as well as many other independent events.  Opening in the Fall of 2007, the 10,000 seat New UCF Arena will be a place for students to learn how to manage and operate at a top notch facility.  Our goal is to attract outstanding candidates who have a clear interest and commitment to a career in sports and entertainment venue management for the spring semester of 2007.

Reports to – Director of Events, Event Manager, and Event Service Manager

Job Duties

• Assist with event planning and coordination, including athletic events, concerts, family shows, etc.  Students will receive experience in, but not limited to:
• Budgeting, scheduling, and booking events.
• Walkthrough set-up with potential clients.
• Working closely with event staff to coordinate scheduling and placement.
• Assisting Artists, teams, or organizations with problems or needs before, during, and after events.
• Managing spectator traffic and problems.
• Assist with event opening and closing activities, including load ins and load outs.
• Assist event personnel with various functions and troubleshooting/problem solving during events.
• Assist the Events and Operations department with any special projects.
• Maintain and update event files, event calendars and other spreadsheets.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
• The internship will be unpaid for office hours and paid $8.00/hr for events.  Students needing credit hour completion encouraged to apply.     
• Work a minimum of 10-20 hours per week including evening and weekend hours.
• Must have a flexible schedule.
• Assertive, outgoing, creative, hard-working, innovative, independent thinker who is greatly interested in working in Sports/Entertainment industry.

Please Contact:

                               Michelle Drabyk - mdrabyk@mail.ucf.edu– Resume and Cover Letter

                                407-823-6368 (Direct Line)                          407-823-0248 (Fax)