Game Day & Hospitality Events Intern
About The Position
This is an unpaid internship designed to provide a hands-on, educational experience for students interested in collegiate athletics. Interns will gain meaningful exposure to the operations of a Division I athletic department supporting 30 varsity programs at the United States Military Academy, the greatest leadership institution in the world. Through training, mentorship, and guided participation, interns will work alongside full-time professionals and explore how a high-performing athletics department operates. The internship emphasizes learning, professional development, and career exploration, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at college athletics while building transferable skills for the future. The Game Day & Hospitality Events Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning and execution of Army West Point game day tailgates, hospitality experiences, and private events. The intern will assist with event preparation, guest services, vendor coordination, event-day operations, and post-event activities.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a current college student.
- Have a strong interest in hospitality, sport management, business, marketing, communications, tourism, or a related field.
- Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a multi-task setting.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong listening skills.
- Work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with online research.
- Be flexible to observe and participate in learning experiences during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
- Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting on a wide range of supervised projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation and setup of game day tailgate areas.
- Help organize tables, signage, décor, catering areas, guest amenities, and other event materials.
- Support event-day check-in and guest arrival processes.
- Assist with guest questions and provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Help monitor event spaces throughout the tailgate and ensure they remain clean, organized, and guest-ready.
- Assist with food and beverage, hospitality, and guest experience operations as directed.
- Support breakdown and cleanup following events.
- Work with staff, vendors, volunteers, and other event partners to ensure a smooth guest experience.
- Assist with preparation and execution of private hospitality events and special events.
- Support room and event-space setup according to event specifications.
- Assist with guest registration, greeting, wayfinding, and general event support.
- Help coordinate event materials, supplies, signage, and guest amenities.
- Assist department staff with vendor and catering coordination.
- Observe and participate in event timelines, run-of-show execution, and on-site problem solving.
- Support post-event breakdown, inventory, and organization.
- Assist with other special events and hospitality initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- Internship is unpaid.
- May be eligible for academic credit.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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