Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Intern (GCSC) Reports To: Events Team (Director of Events and Managers of Events) Status: Part Time (average 20 hours/week) Length in Internship: Mid-September to May in conjunction with the student’s academic year FLSA:…
Skills: Event management, Marketing, Communications, Corporate partnerships, Strategic research
Columbus, Ohio, United States • On-site
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The intern will assist the events department with onsite activations, supply distribution, and volunteer management for major sporting events. They will also support marketing, communications, and business development teams with research, content creation, and administrative tasks.
Candidates must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an associate or bachelor's degree program in hospitality, sports management, or a related field. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
Reports To: Events Team (Director of Events and Managers of Events)
Status: Part Time (average 20 hours/week)
Length in Internship: Mid-September to May in conjunction with the student’s academic year
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: In person at our Columbus, Arena District office
Travel: 20% to 30% locally to offsite meetings and events within Columbus
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Overview:
The GCSC professional intern will have the opportunity to work with staff members in all areas of the organization on a variety of tasks, projects and events throughout their internship. These areas include marketing and promotions, event management, communications, corporate and community partnerships, strategic research and business development. The internship experience depends upon the current GCSC projects and sporting events taking place in the Greater Columbus region.
By joining the Sports Commission, you will be part of a team that makes sporting events successful in the city of Columbus. We bring sports events, fans and participants to Columbus and we’ve been doing it since 2002. We do it to improve the quality of life of people that call Columbus home. We do it raise the profile of Columbus as a sports city. We do it to impact the people and economy in Central Ohio. Most of all we do it for the love of the game.
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is an LLC of Experience Columbus, a 501(c)(6), and oversees the Greater Columbus Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3), and operates with its own board of commissioners, budget, brand, office, web and media presence, fundraising and other elements.
The Work you will do:
Assist Events department on internal and external events with supply distribution, promotional activities, volunteer recruitment and administration. Onsite activations, site visits and management during major events, which include but not limited to:
The intern will also:
Qualifications and Background we are looking for:
Enrolled in or recently (within 6 months) completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Sports Management, Events Business Administration or related discipline (preference given to those rising undergraduate third- and fourth-year students and graduate students).
Physical Demands:
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of this position may change from time to time. The Greater Columbus Sports Commission reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Experience Columbus and Greater Columbus Sports Commission Careers website because of your disability. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. If you need accommodation or assistance in using the Experience Columbus Careers website, please call 614-221-6623.
We bring sports to Columbus and celebrate all who play here 🏆
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission’s mission is to rally Columbus to compete and win sporting events, providing a singular athlete and fan experience and positively impacting image, economy, and lifestyle. Since 2002, we've hosted 1,375+ events and generated more than $1.8 billion in direct visitor spending.
Offices: 155 W Nationwide Blvd, 125, Columbus, Ohio 43215, US
We bring sports to Columbus and celebrate all who play here 🏆
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission’s mission is to rally Columbus to compete and win sporting events, providing a singular athlete and fan experience and positively impacting image, economy, and lifestyle. Since 2002, we've hosted 1,375+ events and generated more than $1.8 billion in direct visitor spending.
Offices: 155 W Nationwide Blvd, 125, Columbus, Ohio 43215, US
