Intern

Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (Smi) • Concord, NC

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About The Position

Charlotte Motor Speedway is the heart of Speedway Motorsports nationwide network of entertainment venues. The company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles: Take care of teammates, Be known for remarkable events, Positively impact the community, Profitably improve. The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices the last mile - optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company. The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence. The Event Operations Intern performs and supervises a variety of duties in the Event Operations Department of Charlotte Motor Speedway Operations; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• One (1) year event operations experience in a large event facility, or any equivalent combination of training and experience
• Involvement in a College degree seeking track that requires an internship in the Facility Management or Event Management field
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and a clear driving record

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Senior Manager of Event Operations to ensure that all events are serviced by pre/post cleaning, event setup and teardown, and facility maintenance projects
• Responsible for pre/post event trash pickup duties and hauling waste
• Involved in event setup equipment including barricades, parking cones, bleachers, and fencing
• Involved in track setup operations including setting barriers, track asphalt maintenance, and painting
• Performs pressure washing duties around property including grandstands, concourses, sidewalks buildings, and other facility areas
• Completes work order assignments in a timely manner
• Work events and perform various duties as needed to make event successful
• Performs preventative maintenance on all department equipment to ensure efficiency
• Assembles and moves furniture along with other equipment around property
• Attends Manager's and other staff meetings and is involved in logistical planning discussions
• Assists management in production and review of vendor RFPs
• Helps to ensure vendors are meeting the parameters of their contractual agreements
• Inventory review of Operational assets such as bike rack, trash receptacles, fencing, etc.
• Production of word or excel documents as needed by management
• Provide management with 360 feedback on workflow efficiency and performance of all fellow operations crew members
• Assist with the setup and teardown of all events as directed by management
• Assists other departments when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid internship at an hourly rate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED