Events Department Intern

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps , via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla. Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance Online college recruiting , via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches The Events Department Intern will assist with planning and executing IMG Academy events, including sports tournaments, team training visits, corporate meetings, student engagement initiatives, non-sports camps, and other assorted events.

Requirements

Desire to learn event planning and execution
Passion for sports, entertainment, and/or hospitality industries
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Ability to work in a fast – paced, dynamic environment, and adapt to changing circumstances
Exceptional attention to detail
Team player with a positive approach and attitude
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability and desire to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of audiences and team members
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs
Ability to perform the physical aspects of event set up, tear down and execution
Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time
Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays is required

Responsibilities

Support Events Department team members in preparing event production timelines, event maps, budgets, and event orders
Help develop event operations plans to include security, restrooms, ticketing, parking, etc.
Research and reach out to external vendors and internal partners to procure all necessary supplies and equipment for events
Assist with set up and breakdown of all assigned events
Aid in day-of execution for all assigned events
Create Research and develop innovative experiences and entertainment elements for assigned events
Coordinate on-site environment including signage displays, vendors, client check-in procedures, and elevated white glove touches
Perform record keeping tasks and create recap documents for each assigned event
Create guides, decks, presentations and other helpful department documents
Other responsibilities as assigned
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes