Events Intern | Part-Time | Ford Idaho Center

Oak View Group•Nampa, ID

1d•$15

About The Position

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Overview Event Interns will engage in weekly calls discussing various venue managment topics.Internships are expected to be a 3-4 month (Summer) commitment. This allows the student to experience the venue through multiple event cycles. Internships are considered part time with a varied weekly schedule requiring an estimated 20- 40 hours per week depending on events. Learning agenda will include all aspects of event management including advance, guest services, operations, administration, and parking. This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00. This role is expected to last from May 18th, 2026 and will end on August 21st, 2026. This position will remain open until June 26, 2026.

Requirements

Actively pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree at an accredited college or university, preferably in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Sport Management, Business, or related fields.
Ability to take direction and execute independently.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Interest/Experience with live events is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist Event Managers during events at the Ford Idaho Center to ensure high level of guest satisfaction in all pertinent areas of event experience
Assists in the planning, assignments and direct workload for all Guest Services, Security, and Parking staff
Be present for majority of events that have part-time staff.
Assist internal and external clients with event logistics and suggest the most effective ways to use the facility for specific types of functions.
Help create work schedules for event and security staff, delegate assignments and review performance and results.
Work with Event Managers to develop staffing plans, dot maps, deployment sheets, and any other associated pieces related to staffing.
Engage and participate in weekly calls with OVG executives to learn about OVG and the sports and entertainment industry.
Supervise part-time event and security staff on event days.
Communicate in a timely fashion any/all problems and proposed solutions to Event Managers.
Prepare event reports noting attendance, times, significant problems, etc.
Interact with other facility staff in a courteous, cooperative, and professional manner.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
All other duties as assigned by the Events Department.