Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
Reports to:
Event Manager
The Event Management Intern will assist the Events Department in coordination, execution and completion of various events held at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. The candidate will also assist with part time staff hiring, scheduling, deployment and supervising during events. The internship will consist of approximately 24+ hours a week with days and times varying depending on the event schedule.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $12.75.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center at Florida State University is North Florida’s Premier Entertainment & Convention Center featuring a 12,100 seat arena, luxury suites, club seats, over 54,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibition space and an arena view restaurant, the Spotlight Grille. The Tucker Center also features six meeting rooms that are fully carpeted and are equipped with sound systems and adjustable lighting.
Responsibilities
- Assist Event Managers in coordinating various types of events, including but not limited to, meetings, banquets, holiday parties, FSU basketball, concerts and graduations.
- Assist Events Department in management of event and parking staff including scheduling, deployment for events and supervising
- Complete special projects as assigned by management
- Maintain Inventory of all department Supplies: Staff Shirts, Radios, wristbands, etc
- Attend departmental and building meetings as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be a college student, graduate student or recent college graduate
- Recommended for Sports Management, Management, or Hospitality Majors
- Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
- Financial compensation is available, but housing and transportation are the responsibility of the selected candidate
- Availability to work 24+ hours a week, including evenings and weekends
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing is required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to function and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must demonstrate a positive, professional and customer-focused attitude
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.